Prisons up and down the UK are on the hunt for new staff, and successful candidates could earn more than £30,000 a year.
Positions for prison officers and support roles have been advertised, with salaries ranging from £23,226 to £30,702 per annum.
Recruiters say that the roles are permanent and full-time positions, with a contracted 39 hours per week.
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Some of those looking for staff include sites which have housed some of the UK’s most infamous inmates from Dennis Andrew Nilsen, and Fred West to Ian Huntley.
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According to the employment site Indeed, HMP Belmarsh in London is recruiting a new prison officer.
The site is often used in high-profile cases, particularly those concerning national security, and has historically held inmates from terrorists to paedophiles – including Ian Huntley who was sent to Belmarsh before he was transferred to HMP Frankland.
Other sites include HMP Birmingham, a category B prison where serial killer Fred West, who murdered at least 12 people, spent his last 8 months.
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HMP Whitmoor is also recruiting a new officer. Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who strangled 16 young men in his London Flat, is serving a life sentence at the site.
HMP Brinsford is also recruiting a prison officer for £30,702.
The site is where teenager Ondrej Suha killed himself after receiving a deportation letter and teenager Ryan Youll was jailed after he repeatedly punched a teacher during a 15-second attack.
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Jobs list
Prison Officer. Up to £30,703 a year (39 hours per week)
- HMP Birmingham
- HMP Brinsford, Wolverhampton
- HMP Long Lartin, Worcestershire
- HMP Risley, Warrington
- HMP Grendon, Aylesbury
- HMP Berwyn, Wrexham
- HMP Bullingdon, Bicester
- HMP Huntercombe, Henley on Thames
- HMP Stocken, Oakham
- HMP Full Sutton, York
- HMP Highpoint, Newmarket
- HMP Onley, Rugby
- HMP Whitemoor, Cambridge
- HMP Littlehey, Huntingdon
- HMP Erlestoke, Devizes
- HMP Styal, Wilmslow
- HMP Moorland, Doncaster
- HMP Isle of Wight, Newport
- HMP Whatton, Nottingham
- HMP Send, Woking
- HMP Guys Marsh, Dorset
- HMP Wealstun, Wetherby
- HMP Belmarsh, London
- HMP Humber, Hull
- HMP Elmley, Sheerness
- HMP Garth, Wymott
- HMP Exeter, Devon
- HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes
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Prison support roles. Up to £23,336 a year (39 hours per week)
- HMP Long Lartin, Worcestershire
- HMP Swinfen Hall, Lichfield
- HMP Hewell, Redditch
- HMP Bullingdon, Bicester
- HMP Styal, Wilmslow
- HMP Highpoint, Newmarket
- HMP Berwyn, Wrexham
- HMP Coldingley, Woking
- HMP Grendon, Aylesbury
- HMP Huntercombe, Henley on Thames
- HMP Whatton, Nottingham
The job description for the prison officer roles reassures prospective candidates that “there’s no such thing as a typical prison officer” – and goes on to list a range of benefits that would be included with the role. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday allowance, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, retail discounts, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.
The job advert goes on to say: “If you have the integrity, skills and strength of character we’re looking for, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career. No two days or situations are ever the same. And, as you gain experience, you’ll find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.”
You can find the full list on Indeed.
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