Last updated: 16 January 2026
Commonwealth Officers
Prison officers recruited from Commonwealth countries under visa-sponsored employment schemes to address staffing shortages in UK prisons. These officers receive the same training as domestic recruits and typically commit to multi-year contracts.
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HMPPS
His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. The executive agency responsible for prisons and probation in England and Wales.