Prison Officer
19AI USED FOR19%moving to64%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM PUBLIC SERVICES & GOVERNMENT →
Prison Officer
Prison officers work in jails managing inmates and keeping the facility safe. They help people serving sentences while also protecting staff and the public, and they support rehabilitation and positive change.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
HM Prison & Probation ServiceThe government agency responsible for managing prisons and probation services in England and Wales.SercoA leading provider of public services, including prison management and rehabilitation programmes.G4SA global security company that manages several prisons and detention centres across the UK.Sodexo Justice ServicesProvides management and rehabilitation services for prisons in the UK.The Prison Officers AssociationThe trade union representing prison officers in England and Wales, advocating for their rights and welfare.HMP BelmarshA high-security prison in London, known for housing high-profile inmates.HMP ManchesterA local prison in Manchester, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration.HMP BirminghamA large local prison in Birmingham, offering various rehabilitation programmes.HMP LeedsA local prison in Leeds, known for its focus on education and vocational training.HMP HollowayA former women's prison in London, now closed, but historically significant in the UK penal system.