The Company
Ventia’s acquisition of Broadspectrum, completed in June 2020, brings together two highly complementary businesses, each with a proud heritage of providing essential infrastructure services in Australia and New Zealand. We are one of the largest suppliers of essential services in the region, and are proud to provide the expertise to keep infrastructure working for our communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it.
The Role
As part of our on-going contract with the Department of Corrective Services, we currently are recruiting for Care and Custody Officers to join our team inBroome. Our next intake will require candidates to start their 5-week training course in Perth inJanuary 2021.
The Candidate
Successful candidates should have a flexible approach, the skills and ability to deal with people from a differing and diverse range of backgrounds. You’ll need to be able to communicate effectively and manage conflict or challenging situations in a calm and assured manner. Our officers our non-judgemental and committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
Providing for the safety and security of Persons in Custody, staff, employees of the court and the general public in all court areas
Transport Persons in Custody in vehicles and planes as required
Operate metal detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects
Inspect identification badges to control employee bypass entrances and prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas
Perform walking and mobile patrols of a designated area
Discharge a duty of care whilst ensuring the safe and secure collection and delivery of Persons in Custody as instructed
We recognise that people are our greatest asset and we are committed to being one of the best employers to work for. As a result, we seek to employ people who will succeed in this role and possess the following skills and experience:
Exceptional inter-personal skills
A non-judgmental, empathetic approach to Persons in Custody
High safety and security focus
Maintain a reasonable level of fitness to undertake the job
Have or be able to obtain Certificate III in Corrective Services
Senior First Aid or equivalent (desirable)
Manual Driving Licence (F Extension category highly desirable for operating vehicles carrying passengers)
HR and MR truck licence (highly desirable)
Available to travel (road and air)
Access to a Laptop for the 5-week training course
Overall your ability to remain calm in high pressure situations, demonstrate restraint and a positive mindset are the key skills we require. Ventia will provide you with all the professional training required to fully undertake this role should you wish to pursue this exciting opportunity.
You must have Australian Work Rights and have the ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test in order to be eligible for these positions.
If you enjoy a challenge and would like to be part of our dynamic, growing and exciting company, apply now via this link
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