Veterans encouraged to pursue prison service careers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 21:01 · Archive

Two military veterans have transitioned to frontline prison officer roles at HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire, calling on other ex-forces personnel to follow their example. Stevie Murdoch spent 22 years in the Royal Logistic Corps before joining the prison service, while Scott Marshallsay also moved from military service to his current role. Both men now work on the frontline, helping to maintain safety and security while supporting prisoner rehabilitation.

Murdoch said joining the prison service gave him the same sense of purpose and teamwork he experienced in the Forces. Marshallsay highlighted the skills veterans bring to the job, noting that 'the skills you learn in the Forces, like staying calm under pressure and looking out for the person next to you, are exactly what the job needs'. He added: 'there's real camaraderie here, and every day is different'.

Both men were among several veterans on the operational staff who supported HMP Bullingdon's annual Remembrance Day service in November. Officers joined the Farms and Gardens team to prepare the grounds, creating displays including silhouette soldiers and poppy installations, with many contributing their own time beyond their daily duties.

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Veterans urged to consider prison service careers after military lifeTwo veterans have made the transition from military service to frontline roles at HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire.Oxford Mail · 14 Nov, 20:00
Veterans urged to consider prison service careers after military lifeTwo veterans have made the transition from military service to frontline roles at HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Nov, 20:00

In this story: Stevie Murdoch · Scott Marshallsay · HMP Bullingdon · Royal Logistic Corps

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