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Permanent

Prison Custody Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
East Riding of Yorkshire
money-bag £37818/annum
Posted: 24 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Ref: 225527251

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for Prison Custody Officers at HMP Millsike.

Prison Custody Officer - HMP Millsike

Make a real difference every day

Are you looking for a purposeful career where your communication skills, judgement and life experience can help people make positive changes? HMP Millsike is recruiting Prison Custody Officers to help create a safe, respectful and rehabilitative environment.

Salary: -37,818.90 | 42 hours per week | Full training provided

Overview of the Role

This is much more than a security role. You will work directly with prisoners, colleagues and partner teams to maintain safety, encourage positive behaviour and support rehabilitation. No previous prison experience is required - we are looking for people with the right values, resilience and attitude.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and visitors.
  • Build positive professional relationships and encourage constructive behaviour.
  • Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations and incidents.
  • Support prisoners to engage with education, work and rehabilitation opportunities.
  • Work closely with colleagues and partner services to support the daily prison regime.

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Resilience, empathy and professionalism.
  • Good judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour fairly and appropriately.
  • A commitment to teamwork, inclusion and making a positive difference.

Training and Benefits

Successful candidates will complete a fully-funded 9-week Initial Training Course at HMP Millsike. The role also offers 33 days'' annual leave including Bank Holidays, ongoing development, wellbeing support and a range of employee benefits.

Find Out More

For full details about the role, training, benefits and what it is like to work as a Prison Custody Officer at HMP Millsike, please visit the dedicated HMP Millsike landing page.

If you are resilient, professional and compassionate, and want a career where you can make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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