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A welcome to future prison officers
I joined HM Prison Service as a prison officer 34 years ago and I still vividly remember my first few days ‘inside’. The experience was daunting, challenging but also exhilarating – because it quickly...
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How to prepare for the RAD (Recruitment Assessment Day)
Part of the application process to become a prison officer is to attend and pass a Recruitment Assessment Day (RAD). A RAD is not like a typical assessment day or job interview, as it specifically...
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An introduction to POELT (Prison Officer Entry Level Training)
Before any prison officer is ready to start their new career in the prison service, they receive Prison Officer Entry Level Training (POELT) to prepare them for the job ahead. This blog post will...
View ArticleWorking as an Asian Muslim prison officer in a UK prison
The prison service needs a workforce that is representative of the people we care for, and matches HMPPS’s values as being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Having more BAME (Black, Asian or Minority...
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Prison Officer vetting 101
This blog provides potential applicants to the prison service with real-life stories from prison staff, and useful information on the recruitment process. We’re incredibly pleased that within the...
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