Quite long and including a range of interview areas. Security checks took around 3 months. I believe it’s now a points based system which I don’t think enables HMPPS to attract/retain the best talent.
No offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied in-person. I interviewed at HM Prison and Probation Service (Bristol, England)
Interview
Straight forward based on behavior and strength based questions and role play exercises and presentation with scenario based questions as well and litlle presentation of topic they gave you in start
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at HM Prison and Probation Service (Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England) in Jun 2023
Interview
Online Interview. Ice breaker first and then 10 questions. They were nice and let me become comfortable first and then asked the serious questions. E.g. How to deal with an aggressive offender.