STAGE 1 – SIFT OF APPLICATIONS

On receipt of the application a formal sift will be carried out, which will fully consider each application to confirm an applicant meets the following criteria: 

·         Application form fully completed

·         Qualifications (5 standard grades passes 1,2,3 or equivalent) and/or Evidence of people facing experience

·         Conviction compliance with SPS policy

·         Nationality compliance with SPS policy

·         Clear evidence of relevant skills required for role

 All candidates who successfully achieve the required standard at formal sift will be invited to attend Assessment Centre.

The Scottish Prison Service looks for staff with integrity, openness and honesty to fulfil the important role of a Prison Officer. We expect applicants to provide honest answers to all questions asked. Failure to complete the application fully or provide accurate information may result in automatic rejection of an application at any stage of the recruitment process or dismissal if applicable.

STAGE 2 – ASSESSMENT CENTRE

The Assessment Centre will consist of:

·         Psychometric Testing – numerical and verbal reasoning (practice book will be provided at time of invite)

·         Formal Interview

·         Collection of: Disclosure Scotland Application, Health Declaration and ID (documents issued with invite to the Assessment Centre)

·         Fitness Testing

 
STAGE 3 –PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

All candidates who successfully pass the Assessment Centre will move to this stage. Checks consist of: 

·         Character/ Previous employer references. Current employer reference (only taken up when moving toward assignment)

·         Relevant Education Certificate verification (if applicable)

·         Disclosure Scotland, criminal record check

·         Pre-employment medical; location either Rosyth or Coatbridge

·         Nationality/employment eligibility status and verification (if applicable)

 
STAGE 4 –ASSIGNMENT

Those candidates who successfully pass pre-employment checks will then be placed on a banked list awaiting suitable assignment. These assignments take place periodically and are dependent on SPS operational requirements. 

 For more information on the selection process, role and training please visit our website www.sps.gov.uk