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New prison officer apprenticeship scheme

Posted by: Recruitment Team, Posted on: 5 February 2020 - Categories: Career progression
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Being a prison officer involves a great deal of skill, specialist training and professionalism. In 2021, anyone successfully applying to become a prison officer in England will work towards a level 3 Custody and Detention Professional Apprenticeship qualification as they train.

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