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Prison Officer - Operatio...

Starting salary of £28,425 progressing to £32,200 within 3 years, subject to pay progression

Scottish Prison Service, Polmont, Falkirk

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Posted 1 week ago, 21 Mar

Environmental Warden - MI...

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Midlothian Council, Dalkeith, Midlothian

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Network Rail, Brocketsbrae, South Lanarkshire

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Sales Manager

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GE Renewable Energy, Edinburgh

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Sodexo, Addiewell, West Lothian

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Security Officer

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ISS Facility Services, Lugton, Midlothian

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Technical Operations Tech...

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Sodexo, Addiewell, West Lothian

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Service Technician

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Monitoring Officer (Night...

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North Lanarkshire Council, Whifflet, North Lanarkshire

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Night Security Officer

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Securitas, Edinburgh

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Posted 5 days ago, 25 Mar

Customer Service Assistan...

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Network Rail, Edinburgh

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Security Officer

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Securitas, Ladywell, West Lothian

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Posted 1 week ago, 22 Mar

H&T 1410 - Housing Assist...

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Security Officer

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Sodexo, Burnside, West Lothian

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Technical Officer (Enviro...

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Falkirk Council, Middlefield, Falkirk

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Prison Officer - Operations

Starting salary of £28,425 progressing to £32,200 within 3 years, subject to pay progression

Scottish Prison Service, Polmont, Falkirk

  • Onsite working
  • Immediate start
  • Full time
  • Permanent
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Posted 1 week ago, 21 Mar

Closing date: 17-04-2025 (18 days)

Full Job Description

Starting salary of £28,425 progressing to £32,200 within 3 years, subject to pay progression

Shift work


The Scottish Prison Service is now recruiting for Prison Officers - Operations to join us throughout 2025/2026.

As an Operations Officer, 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’.

Your role will be challenging and immensely rewarding with responsibility for maintaining custody and order whilst facilitating opportunities for those in our care. You will influence and encourage offenders to maintain contact with their families, access education and training and ultimately assist them on their journey to be contributory citizens within our communities.

Contributing towards the prevention and management of challenging behaviour; you will provide safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and transform their lives.

In this role you will be responsible for the overall functioning and security of the establishment, working as part of a team and carrying out roles in Front of House, Visits, Electronic Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.

Please note: as part of the Operations Officer role, you will be expected to work shifts in line with a set roster. These shifts will cover a variety of working patterns including; early shift, day shift, back shift and night shift.

Closing date: 17 April 2025.

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.

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Join the Scottish Prison Service for a rewarding career in a diverse range of roles, with opportunities for growth, a supportive team, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on society. Working for the Scottish Prison Service is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming lives and building a safer community. With its strong focus on employee development, inclusive culture, and meaningful work, SPS is an outstanding place to build a fulfilling career.
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