Night Custody Officer (NCO)
REF: IRC332561
DEPARTMENT: Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS), Department of Justice (DoJ)
SALARY: £32,267 – £35,786 per annum (under review)
The position attracts a supplementary risk allowance (SRA) which is currently £4,284 per annum and a boot allowance of £92.80 per annum.
LOCATION: Maghaberry Prison, Magilligan Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Womens Prison
The role of a Night Custody Officer is about keeping individuals safe and secure, while supporting them during night duty periods.
The role is both challenging and rewarding. Challenging, as Prisons are complex environments where many of the individuals who will be in your care have committed serious offences or have a long-term history of being involved in crime; many will also suffer from mental illness and addictions.
Rewarding, because you will have the opportunity to make a difference to peoples lives as you challenge and support them to change and you will play a key role in making Northern Ireland safer.
We are looking for individuals from all parts of our community who are motivated, courageous, empathetic and compassionate; people who want to work as part of a professional team in a dynamic environment.
Successful candidates will undergo extensive training and will receive support and guidance in their role. You will have the opportunity to gain accredited qualifications and develop new skills as you work with a range of other statutory and voluntary organisations. You will also have the opportunity to progress through our management structure during a career that will be varied, demanding and enjoyable.
If you want a challenging and rewarding job working where you can make a real difference, then join us.
A job as a Night Custody Officer isnt for everyone. But youre not everyone.
For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please see our Candidate Information Booklet on our website.
Completed application forms must be returned no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) Friday 20th November 2026.
The Northern Ireland Prison Service is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Applications from Roman Catholics, females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
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