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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)

LOCATION: Maghaberry Prison, Magilligan Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women’s Prison

The position attracts a supplementary risk allowance (SRA) which is currently £4,284 per annum and a boot allowance of £92.80 per annum. 
 
For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilites of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please click on the Candidate Information Booklet link below. 
 
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. 
 
As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet. All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:
 
Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
 
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330
 
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