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      Scottish Prison Service Reviews

      2.8

      45% would recommend to a friend

      (62 total reviews)

      Teresa Medhurst

      67% approve of CEO

      26% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.0

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Compensation and benefits

      2.6

      Career opportunities

      2.2

      Culture and values

      2.0

      Senior management

      Scottish Prison Service has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Scottish Prison Service employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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      62 reviews
      1.0
      12 Jan 2026

      Horrific culture

      Various roles
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Pension and some benefits. Annual leave entitlement

      Cons

      Awful working environment Work life balance non existent Discrimination and bullying are common place High degree of nepotism in recruitment and promotion process Poor culture , no regard for employee safety Corrupt organisation Highly short staffed , always understaffed

      4.0
      4 Nov 2025

      Nothing to fault

      Officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great pay. Great time off. If you've got the right managers then a good shift.

      Cons

      Long shifts from morning till evening with a 45 minute break

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      Glassdoor has 65 Scottish Prison Service reviews submitted anonymously by Scottish Prison Service employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Scottish Prison Service is right for you.