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Being a prison officer is a challenging but highly rewarding job. As well as the satisfaction of making a significant impact on one of society’s most intractable problems, you will gain attributes and experience that will make you stand out from any crowd.
As part of the programme you complete a fully-funded, bespoke Master’s degree. Drawing on the latest research in the field – and led by top academic experts – your studies will give you the chance to step back from the day-to-day and learn the theory to drive system change on the frontline.
Unlocked Graduates is a prestigious programme with influential supporters. Government, charities and respected employers recognise the importance of our work, and value the attributes and experience of our participants.
Our partners are committed to supporting rehabilitation and know that the skills and strategies you will develop with Unlocked will transfer directly to other professional environments.
Our programme comes with the following comprehensive package of benefits:
Starting salary up to c.£30,000
Ongoing mentoring and continuing professional development
Work placement opportunities with employers outside the prison sector
Fully-funded, bespoke Master’s degree focused on leadership and rehabilitation
Opportunity to influence Government by contributing a policy paper
Further career opportunities in a range of industries, including government and public policy, law, consultancy, and many others
Deferred entry partner with the Civil Service Fast Stream
Preferential access to corporate partner schemes
Opportunity to experience different prisons through the Prison Exchange programme
Dedicated Alumni Officer providing career support after programme is completed
Entry requirements
You do not have to have specific knowledge or experience of the prison service to apply. Instead, we are looking at your potential to participate constructively in the programme and positively impact prisoners’ lives.
In order to apply to Unlocked from Autumn 2020, you must fulfill the following minimum requirements:
You have, or be expecting to receive, at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree qualification by July 2021 or equivalent*
You have grade C GCSE English and Math
You have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme (two years)
The Unlocked two-year leadership development programme is available only to graduates who have not yet undergone prison officer training. As such, existing prison officers are not eligible to apply.
