Question 1

Does HM Prison Service pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HM Prison Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HM Prison Service. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at HM Prison Service?

Accepted Answer

32% of HM Prison Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated HM Prison Service 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at HM Prison Service?

Accepted Answer

Prison Officer (274), Operational Support Grade (OSG) (36), Officer (25), Business Administrator (8), Custodial Manager (8), Prison Custody Officer (7), Senior Officer (7), Administrative Assistant (4), Instructor (4), Manager (4), Prison Officer (Sergeant) (4), Senior Prison Officer (4), Band 3 Prison officer (3), Case Administrator (3), Custody Prison Officer (3)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at HM Prison Service according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"It has good pension and insurance" ((in 56 reviews)); "Has a good pay range and pay will increase through bands every year by year 5 you will earn significantly more than year 1." ((in 29 reviews)); "Well paid and good staff" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great colleagues who are extremely supportive." ((in 15 reviews)); "Meet great people" ((in 12 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at HM Prison Service according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"poor management and there is very little chance of moving up." ((in 78 reviews)); "Long hours and sometimes stressful" ((in 37 reviews)); "No work life balance Working pattern was advertised incorrectly Hardly ever get off on time" ((in 18 reviews)); "I had to start employment tribunal proceedings after they withheld my final wage for 3 months claiming "no managers are available to sign off on the form"." ((in 8 reviews)); "poor working conditions, unsupportive management structure." ((in 7 reviews))

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