Prison Officer – Residential

Employer:Scottish Prison Service

Position: Prison Officer – Residential

Salary:  £36,268 progressing to £42,587 within 3 years, subject to pay progression

Job Types: Full Time Permanent

Work location: Peterhead, Scotland

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Shift work

As Prison Officer – Residential, you will be in an almost unique position of being able to make a real difference to the community that you live in and be at the very heart of delivering the SPS’ vision of ‘Helping to build a safer Scotland by Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives’.

Prison Officers are a principal agent of delivery of the SPS Vision of Unlocking Potential and Transforming Lives as they are a critical point of contact between those in custody and the organisation charged with their safety, security and personal development. Prison Officers have a positive and caring approach towards those in our care and adopt an asset-based approach, fostering effective relationships in order to help those in SPS care to desist from offending and help transform their lives.

Prison Officers – Residential will spend the majority of their time in the residential (accommodation) area of the prison. The role can be physically demanding in that it involves walking and standing for a majority of the time and there will be frequent occasions where physical fitness and dexterity will be required to assist in the secure handling of challenging situations. The potentially intense nature of the interactions with those in our care and their families may exert emotional demands on Prison Officers.

The role depends upon Prison Officers embracing the aims and ethos of the SPS Mission and their personal efficacy and professionalism are vital to developing and maintaining essential working relationships with those in our care. The design and delivery of person-centred services, requires staff who not only demonstrate SPS Values, but who believe in change and their ability to affect it. Our values are:

Belief – belief that people can change

Respect – have proper regard for individuals, their needs and their human rights

Integrity – apply high ethical, moral and professional standards

Openness – work with others to achieve the best outcomes

Courage – have the courage to care regardless of circumstances

Humility – recognise that we can learn from others

Newly appointed Prison Officers – Residential will undertake a block of training as part of a new professional development pathway which represents a significant and positive investment in the professional Prison Officer in Scotland. As such, the role requires a strong on-going commitment to personal and professional development.

Prison Officer – Residential members of staff work on a rostered shift pattern.

Closing date: 30 January 2026.

Applicants please note: The Scottish Prison Service is not a licenced Sponsor and Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

For the role you have applied for you must have the right to work in the UK and Civil Service.

The Immigration Act 2014 requires employers to check documents to establish a person’s eligibility to work in the UK and comply with any restrictions before they start work. Therefore, all candidates who are successful in the selection process for this role, when requested, will be required to provide evidence of their right to work.

Work Location: In person

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE and apply now!!