How to prepare for the RAD (Recruitment Assessment Day)

...a shield for a set period of time). Finally, the last part of the RAD will be the prison officer role-play exercises, also known as situational judgement tests (SJT). You’ll...
...a shield for a set period of time). Finally, the last part of the RAD will be the prison officer role-play exercises, also known as situational judgement tests (SJT). You’ll...
...Being a prison officer requires a reasonable level of stamina and fitness. You’ll be on your feet for much of the day, and there may be times you’ll have to...
...acronyms! During my first few weeks, I not only felt as if I was in a new job and a new office, but also in a new country, with a...
...numeracy skills and behaviours expected of a prison officer. This new stage will also look at your personality, strengths and preferences. Why the change? As a prison officer you are...
...and Christmas is often a trigger for them. I am mindful that two new offenders spend a lot of time in their rooms which isn’t unusual, especially since Covid. However,...
...I really took to the role of prison officer and realised early on it’s about so much more than just unlocking and locking doors. Prisons are full of people who...
Joining HMPPS as a prison officer gives you a range of opportunities for your career. Ricky started in the role 20 years ago, before training to join the Physical Education...
Officer Hood at her prison officer apprenticeship graduation Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to learn as you earn – gaining a professional qualification while learning specialist skills. Later this year,...
...catering job in a young offenders’ institution. While I didn’t supervise offenders, it gave me experience of working in a custodial setting. I’d also previously taught cooking to young people....
...print workshop. Andrew: Like Joanne, I didn’t have previous experience of working with prisoners but was interested in the opportunity it offered to teach people new skills to prepare them...