Correctional Officer - Junee Correctional Centre Department of Communities and Justice – Junee NSW
About the role Correctional Officers play a positive role in keeping the community safe and helping offenders find ways to improve their lives. They supervise inmates being held in correction facilities such as prisons and court cells across New South Wales.
To support a broad range of people in custody, our workforce needs to be equally diverse. We also encourage applications from women and Aboriginal Peoples who would like to join our inclusive organisation.
What will you do? Correctional Officers work within a supportive team environment on a 24/7 rotating roster system where no two shifts are the same. They are required to interact with inmates and ensure the safety and security of the facility by undertaking searches, monitoring behaviours and communicating effectively.
We are taking applications for the following centre: Junee Correctional Centre What's in it for you? Get prepared with a 12 week paid training course Nationally recognised qualification of Certificate III in Correctional Practice Career development into specialised roles Keep fit with a Fitness Passport Get a tax break with a Novated car lease Additional study leave for further development Requirements of the role: Minimum age of 18 years old Current driver's license Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness No visible inappropriate or offensive tattoos What do you need to apply? An up-to-date resume (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page)
Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly
For more information, visit the following helpful links: Role requirements, pre-employment checks and videos Dress Manual Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools Download the role description Eligibility for higher commencing salary Fact Sheet Please note (Current Junee Staff Only): This advertisement is for external applicants only. If you are currently employed at Junee Correctional Centre, you are not required to apply to this advertisement.
Need help with your application? If you need help with your application or require a recruitment adjustment, email Talent Acquisition, or speak to one of our advisors on 1800 810 316 (option 1).
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit: We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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