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Prison governors manage prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
You may be able to start as a prison officer and work your way up with further training and experience. You'll need several years' experience, including line management. You would generally move into senior management jobs and eventually deputy governorship roles, then governor. Companies that run private prisons have their own entry requirements.
Employers are just as interested in what you've achieved throughout your career. Experience in management and excellent communication skills, as well as assertiveness and integrity, are important. You can also apply through the Unlocked Graduates programme. This is a 2-year fast-track leadership development route available to graduates, who:
You'll need:
As part of your day to day duties, you may:
With experience, you could work in a more secure prison or join HM Inspectorate of Prisons. You could also work in the national headquarters of HMPPS. Another option is to work within prison service colleges or training units around the UK.
Prison instructors teach prisoners new skills to help them find work after their release.
Fingerprint officers work to identify fingerprints taken from crime scenes.
Royal Navy officers manage ships and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel in their command.
Civil enforcement officers make sure drivers follow parking regulations on public streets and in car parks.
Prison officers supervise inmates in prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
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