What’s it really like working as a prison officer?
...to answer about how you’d feel in that particular situation. At the end, you’ll receive feedback on how closely the prison officer role is suited to you, or if you...
...to answer about how you’d feel in that particular situation. At the end, you’ll receive feedback on how closely the prison officer role is suited to you, or if you...
...leaving the Armed Forces or a veteran? Visit our Advance into Justice website to find out how you can transition into a rewarding second career in catering. Not a service...
...useful experience to have. She says, “you have to be patient especially when explaining something to someone that is frustrated”. Day-to-day responsibilities Eleanor went on to talk us through her...
...get comfortable in the environment and then make that transition across to officer. There are so many doors that can open - it is a good career to get into....
...how essential they are. Prisons are disciplined environments, but also very dynamic, and you need to be able to respond to changing needs. Teamwork is paramount. What are some of...
...not being stuck to a desk. How do you decompress? Craig: We allocate dedicated time at the end of each session to reflect, discuss how things went and check in...
...behaviors from offenders and learning how to adjust and adapt to each individual and their needs. My strategy is applying my listening skills, being empathetic to their needs, and having...
...off retail, work at Toys-R-Us during Christmas! I didn’t want to do that anymore, and my dad, who used to work in the Prison Service, told me there were OSG...
We spoke to probation officer, Alex, to discover what made him choose to become a probation officer and to find out about his journey so far. What inspired you to...
...Simone and Craig give us an insight into being a programme facilitator and how they can help change offending behaviours. How did you come to the role? Craig: I was...