Prison Officer Training & Career Pathway Opportunity

Public Sector Jobs UK Visa Sponsorship 2026 - Powerful Prison Officer Training & Career Pathway Opportunity

Apply for the Prison Officer - HMP Leeds Futures Programme with potential Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, paid training, accommodation support up to £750 per month, recruitment bonuses, Civil Service pension, and excellent long term career progression.

The Prison Officer - HMP Leeds Futures Programme offers comprehensive training, career progression, accommodation support, travel assistance, and potential Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship opportunities for eligible candidates. This role provides a structured pathway into His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service while helping maintain safety, security, and rehabilitation within the prison system.

Candidates must meet the qualifications for Civil Service nationality and be at least eighteen at the time of employment in order to apply. You must have lived in the UK for the previous three years in order to work in a high security prison (Category A).

Employment Details

• Employment Types: Full time, Part time, or Shared
• Annual Salary Range: £33,746-£38,003
• Location: Leeds (initial training at HMP Whitemoor for 23 months before permanent posting at HMP Leeds)

Benefits and Support

• Accommodation support up to £750 per month for a maximum of 23 months.
• Monthly travel expense reimbursement between HMP Whitemoor and HMP Humber.
• £1,500 recruitment and retention incentive at 12 and 23 months.
• Paid monthly trip home during the first 23 months.
• Access to Civil Service pension up to 20 % of pay.
• Travel loans, cycle to work programme, and additional benefits.

Responsibilities

As a prison officer you will:

• Maintain safety, security, and order within the prison environment.
• Assist in the rehabilitation and support of inmates through mentoring, counselling or educational activities.
• Enforce prison rules, procedures, and national security regulations.
• Conduct routine inspections, monitor behaviour and respond to incidents.
• Work in shift patterns including weekends, public holidays, evenings and nights.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Fulfil civil service nationality requirements.
• Pass a medical and fitness evaluation, including vision and hearing standards.
• Prior UK residence of at least three years for Category A prisons.

Crucial Abilities

• Strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Commitment to excellence and resilience under pressure.
• Empathy and the ability to build professional relationships with inmates.

Job Requirements for Nationality

• Republic of Ireland citizens.
• Commonwealth citizens permitted to work in the UK.
• Individuals with established or pre settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
• Eligible Turkish nationals under civil service privileges and relatives.

Pay Structure

Weekly shift hours determine pay. The initial 37 hour contract applies during training; options exist to work additional 39 or 41 hours per week post training. Starting pay is £33,746 at HMP Whitemoor.

Assessment Process

The selection process includes:

• Stage 1 online assessment - judgement and maths skills.
• Stage 2 online test - task based assessment of traits and behaviours.
• Online Assessment Centre (OAC) for skills, traits and abilities evaluation.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Potential Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
• Starting salary from £33,746 per year.
• Accommodation support up to £750 per month.