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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.
Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.
Bodyguards protect individuals or groups from the risk of violence, kidnapping and other harmful situations.
Intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and to protect UK security and the economy..
Civil Service managers work in government departments, managing teams that establish policies and provide public services.
Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
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