Questions and Answers about Ministry of Justice UK

Having worked in prisons previously will be smartly dressed and Honest during interview

You have to do the competence answer the way they expect it you scored on points to see how well you did you can always get feedback which helps with future compatences

Just look smart

shift based.

and every few months you are expected to do one week nightshift.

Poorly trained supervision and management leads to unacceptably poor organisational standards, which couldn’t be resolved if they don’t recognise this

What do you uniquely bring to the job

I was honoured because if previous family being in the service, by the end im glad im out of the prison service , rehabilition of offenders act doesnt work

There is a full background check made on all staff

10 week training course, application online.

Yes you can. Depends on what the conviction is for. But they consider each case individually and it would not necessarily preclude you from the job.