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Prison Officer

Prison officers work in jails managing inmates and keeping the facility safe. They help people serving sentences while also protecting staff and the public, and they support rehabilitation and positive change.

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Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Top UK Graduate Employers

    HM Prison & Probation Service
    The government agency responsible for managing prisons and probation services in England and Wales.Recruitment Portal
    Serco
    A leading provider of public services, including prison management and rehabilitation programmes.Explore Employer Portal
    G4S
    A global security company that manages several prisons and detention centres across the UK.Recruitment Portal
    Sodexo Justice Services
    Provides management and rehabilitation services for prisons in the UK.Explore Employer Portal
    The Prison Officers Association
    The trade union representing prison officers in England and Wales, advocating for their rights and welfare.Explore Employer Portal