What makes a good prison officer? Leigh, who has worked in the prison service for nearly 14 years, talks about why being a good communicator is vital and how there’s never a ‘normal day’.
He started his career as a caterer before becoming a prison officer. In this role, he gets to use his negotiating and listening skills in a varied job that actually makes a difference. But that doesn’t mean every day is easy, as Leigh explains. To get a realistic view of what prison officers do and what the job is like, watch Leigh’s story.
If you’re a good listener with a genuine desire to change lives for the better, find out more about prison officer jobs and apply at: www.prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/prison-officer?Prison&