Welcome to the POA

The only organisation to address the needs of the prison officers and staff working in secure psychiatric care in the areas of pay, personnel and conditions.

THE ROLE OF THE PRISON OFFICER   Click here to read more about the the role of the prison officer. FIGHT BUDGET CUTS 2010   THOMPSONS SOLICITORS PROVIDE POA WITH LEGAL SERVICES   Click here to read more about Thompsons and Legal Services.
About us History of the Union How the Union is Structured Rules & constitution POA Union Learning Fund The Role of a Prison Officer Visions & goals	News & events Comments from the National Chairman Comments from the General Secretary Press releases North of the Border Motions, Documents and Information for Annual Conference 2009
Legal services About Legal Sevices	Membership benefits Benefits are available for POA members. These range from Banking and Financial Services to the POA Travel Club.
Login This part of the site is for members of the union only. It contains more detail of POA publications and circulars, as well as further information on the benefits available to POA members.	Join the POA If you are not a member of the POA and wish to join this section of the site provides you with details of how to contact our Membership Department.