Pay is not good enough - Probation Service Officer (PSO) HMPPS Employee Review

4.0
28 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great team and support Great progression opportunities

Cons

Heavy stressfull unrealistic work loads Pay is poor for the actual work that is expected. Stress and sickness levels are so high, staff are burnt out. Recruitment process is too long. Quality of staff could be better.

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Looking for a job that pays well with good career progression? This is the job for you.

Cons

There's no cons i can think of at this moment in time.

2.0
9 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Brilliant team of colleagues Can make strong overtime money if you're prepared to work almost 24/7 Strong pension if you make it that far

Cons

No longer a long-term career Minimal support from management Entire system is overworked, over capacity and as a result crippled Minimal support and aftercare from incidents Anything and everything is scrutinised Prisoner-pleasing, anti-staff

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