The Irish Prison Service is outlining the benefits of taking up the role.
Ireland is facing an increasing number of people in custody, and there's a need for more prison staff to keep up.
The Irish Prison Service has launched a recruitment campaign, in a bid to attact more officers to the sector.
There are currently 700 people employed in both Portlaoise and the Midlands Prison.
Director General of the Irish Prison Service, Caron McAffery, outlines one of the rewarding aspects of the job:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
