CUSTODY PRISON OFFICER (CPO) (Full-time)
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CUSTODY PRISON OFFICER (CPO) (Full-time)
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REF: IRC293340
DEPARTMENT: Northern Ireland Prison Service
SALARY: £26,123 - £37,403 per annum
LOCATION: Maghaberry Prison, Magilligan Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Female Prison.
NI Prisons have lots of different jobs where you can play your part in building a safer community. You’ll be responsible for supporting and challenging people in our care to change; for keeping people safe and secure; and for preparing them for release back into our community.
If you enjoy being part of a team that can make a real difference in a competent, confident and compassionate organisation then why not join the Northern Ireland Prison Service.
For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please click on the Candidate Information Booklet link below.
In order to apply for this position, please click on the “Apply for this job online” link below to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.
Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 26th May 2023.
THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS.
APPLICATIONS FROM ROMAN CATHOLICS, WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE (PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 35), PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY AND PEOPLE FROM MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES ARE PARTICULARLY WELCOME FOR THIS POST.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet.
All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:
Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CUSTODY PRISON OFFICER (CPO) (Full-time) roles across Northern Ireland Civil Service's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,123 - £37,403 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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