Appointments are at Prison Officer grade. APS entrants can reach Governor 5 level in about 3 years, and usually aim to reach Governor 2 in about 10-15 years. Promotion from normal entry takes longer. London weighting may be extra. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Governors work mainly indoors in a secure but stressful environment, dealing with a wide range of people.
Some buildings are old and crowded.
The atmosphere is formal but difficult situations may arise. Jobs are quite widely available There are about 151 prison establishments in rural and urban locations throughout Britain. The work is often stressful and involves unsocial hours and some personal risk. Mobility is essential for promotion prospects beyond Governor 4 level. A uniform may be required in contracted-out prisons.