Recruit.ie is delighted to welcome the Irish Prison Service (IPS) as an exhibitor at Jobs Expo Dublin, returning to the prestigious RDS on Saturday, October 11th (11am-4pm). This is an essential opportunity for anyone seeking a challenging, rewarding, and impactful career within the Criminal Justice System.
The IPS is responsible for providing safe and secure custody, dignity of care, and rehabilitation to people in custody, ultimately contributing to safer communities. Employing some 3,200 uniformed and civilian staff, the IPS is seeking dedicated individuals who embody their core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Potential, Safety, and Support.
A Career Built on Growth and Professional Development
Working for the Irish Prison Service provides structured career progression and continuous learning opportunities.
- Progression Paths: Recruit Prison Officers have excellent opportunities to progress internally through various grades, right up to the Governor level, via internal competitions.
- Specialised Streams: New recruits can utilize existing skills or qualifications through various career streams, including Trades Officer, Work Training Officer, and Gym Instructor.
- Further Education Support: The IPS actively supports staff seeking to gain new skills or qualifications through the ‘Refund of Fees’ scheme and official study leave, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth.
If you are passionate about contributing to a safer community and believe in the potential for rehabilitation, the Irish Prison Service offers a stable, supportive, and vital career path. Be sure to visit their stand at Jobs Expo Dublin to speak directly with their recruitment team. Remember, admission to this Recruit.ie-sponsored event is FREE!
What can you expect at Jobs Expo Dublin?
- Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad
- Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in particular industries
- The Career Clinic offering one-on-one CV, job seeking and career advice from professional career guidance counsellors
- A packed seminar timetable on important and topical issues by a range of industry experts
Career Clinic
The Career Clinic offers the chance for attendees to meet with professional development coaches. They can help candidates with crucial issues such as interview skills, CV presentation and changing career direction.
Agenda Stage
Jobs Expo’s Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.
We look forward to seeing you at Jobs Expo Dublin!