Speak to our officers
You'll have the opportunity to meet existing Prison Officers who can tell you about their career journey, and can answer any questions you might have about the role requirements.
A career where no two days are the same, yet every day you can make a difference to your community.
Have you thought about a career as a Prison Officer before? Weren't sure if it was for you? Decided you want to embark on a new career path?
If you are interested in hearing more about the diverse work that our Prison Officers deliver, come along to our recruitment open day at HMP & YOI Grampian and find out what it's really like to work as a Prison Officer.
John, Residential OfficerI would recommend anyone thinking about starting a career in the Scottish Prison Service, to just do it!
What will the event involve?
Meet the recruitment team
There will be members of the recruitment team on hand to answer any questions you might have about the recruitment process and eligibility to apply
Apply on the day
We will have laptops available for you to apply for a Prison Officer opportunity on the day
Try some of the fitness test elements
We know people can sometimes feel anxious about the fitness test, so we will have some of the equipment available on the day for you to try
Why become a Prison Officer?
As a Prison Officer you'll be supporting those in our care to desist from offending, and will be making a real difference to your community. The work our Prison Officers carry out is really meaningful, and no two days are the same.
We recognise that our environment is unique, and as such we don't expect applicants to have prior prison based experience. We look for people who share our values, and are committed to making a difference.
If you are a team player, have great communication skills, are open minded and able to build relationships easily, you might already have the skills to be a great Prison Officer.
Who is this event for?
This event is open to anyone that has an interest in becoming a Prison Officer.
Whether it's a career you are considering right now; you are undecided and want to learn more; or it's something you want to work towards in the future, you are welcome to attend the event to find out more.
If you are currently in the military, you are able to apply now, and if successful through the selection process, you can be held on our bank list until your release date.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you can't make the event and you have questions about the opportunity, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]
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As an employee of the SPS, you'll have access to a range of benefits including;
- Civil Service Pension - You'll benefit from a generous pension scheme. Prison Officers joining the scheme benefit from employer pension contributions of 28.97%.
- Job Security
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days, rising to 42 after 5 years service
You can read more about the benefits on offer here.
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The dress code for the event is smart/casual.
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We don't accept CVs for Prison Officer roles. If you are interested in applying, you can do so on our careers website.
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Please visit the following page where you will find more information Eligibility | Scottish Prison Service
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Consider any questions you might have about the role and be prepared to talk to people on the day.
Prison Officer Careers - HMP & YOI Grampian
Information on what it is like to work within HMP & YOI Grampian as a Prison Officer.
Diane, Residential OfficerI have had so much support from my colleagues, managers and all of the other staff working in HMP Grampian.