Spotlight: the prison officer online assessment centre

Applying to be a prison officer? Read this handy guide to our online assessment centre process so you know what to expect. The online assessment centre (OAC) is a key...
Applying to be a prison officer? Read this handy guide to our online assessment centre process so you know what to expect. The online assessment centre (OAC) is a key...
...to be in the office as it allows for a better work-life balance. However, others have preferred to work in this way. My line manager’s been understanding about this though...
...they have with a young person matters because every interaction has the power to shape behaviour.” Interested and want to find out more? Visit our website to find out more...
...to be as open as possible about my experience” It's impossible to know what comments you are going to receive from prisoners. Returning to work identifying as a transgender man,...
...me. I needed to learn about other departments in the establishment and to understand how their roles played a part within a resident’s sentence and how all departments work together...
...might face as a prison officer. You must use your judgement to decide on the most and least effective actions to take from a range of possible actions. This tests...
...we receive on vetting. How long does vetting take? Due to the extensive nature of security and pre-employment checks we need to make for someone to become a prison officer,...
...staff to use. This means I’m able to do my daily prayers whilst at work. Arrangements are also made every year to observe the month of Ramadan, including providing food...
...but they need to be willing to change themselves. We help them to see what’s needed to change in their behaviour and hopefully once they’ve come to live here, get...
...lives Prior to their release from custody, I liaise with a range of agencies to ensure an individual has the necessary resources in place to support them to return to...