The Government of Gibraltar invites applications for the post of Prison Officer at HM Prison. Applicants must, by virtue of their citizenship, be entitled to take up employment in Gibraltar and are, or on employment will be, resident in Gibraltar.

The salary scale for post of Prison Officer ranges from £24,222 to £38,640. The successful applicants will commence at the minimum point of the scale.

Candidates must be in possession of a valid ‘B’ class driving license and will be required to undergo a selection process which is broken down into three phases as per below:

Phase 1 – Examination  

Location – Bayside School

Date – Thursday 4 July 2024

Time – 1500hrs

Those who successfully complete the tasks undertaken during Phase 1 will then proceed to Phase 2 of the selection.

Phase 2 – Practical Elements

Location – Bleak House & Special Olympics Sports Complex

Date – Saturday 13 July 2024

Time – 0830hrs

Please ensure you familiarise yourselves with this information and come properly dressed and with the appropriate footwear to ensure you can undertake the tasks required.

Those who successfully complete the tasks undertaken during Phase 2 will then proceed to Phase 3 of the selection.

Phase 3 – Interviews for the post of Prison Officer

Location – Department of Personnel and Development, Unit 82-86 Harbours Walk, The New Harbours, Rosia Road, Gibraltar

Date & Time – Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 22 July 2024. Those who successfully complete Phases 1 and 2 will be informed of their interview time and date.

Application forms together with a Job and Person Specification can be obtained below:

Prison Officer - Job and Person Specification

Prison Officer Application

Vetting Form

Further particulars of the post may be obtained from info@hmprison.gov.gi or on telephone number 20078550.

Application and vetting forms along with copies of qualification certificates and copy of ID/Passport should be submitted to the Department of Personnel and Development via email to recruitment@gibraltar.gov.gi by no later than Thursday 27 June 2024.

Please note that you will be required to provide all relevant original certificates stated in your application form on the day of your interview.