Prison Officer
Illustrative calculators for Prison Officer within Probation & Prisons, part of the Justice & Legal sector. Pick a tool below to model pay, working patterns, leave, take-home pay or CPD. Then confirm anything important with your employer, contract or union.
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About this role
Find out more about the Prison Officer role within Probation & Prisons and whether it would be the right role for you.
What is a Prison Officer?
A Prison Officer works in a prison or young offender institution: they supervise prisoners, maintain order and safety, and support rehabilitation. Entry is via HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) with training. Pay is on the national prison officer pay scale.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Prison officer roles offer variety and a chance to support rehabilitation. Pay and conditions depend on location and grade. Progression to senior officer, custodial manager or specialist roles is common.
Progression and pay
Progression: Prison Officer → Senior Prison Officer → Custodial Manager. Use the calculators on this page to see how pay changes over time on the prison officer pay scale.
Calculators for this role
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