Competitive salary and $5k sign-on bonus*Full-time and casual positions availableRegional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 available*Fully paid on-the-job trainingStart your secure career in the public sectorDo you have a passion for making a difference in your community and want to work with a diverse range of people? This could be the job for you.If you're a good communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, then you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.About the rolePrison officers support the rehabilitation of people in custody and help maintain the safety and security of the facility. Most people in custody return to the community, and the focus of a prison officer is to create opportunities for them to make better decisions. It's a challenging yet rewarding role and is considered one of the best kept secrets in all of Victoria.Minimum RequirementsThere are no specific qualifications needed, but you must be an Australian or NZ citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. You must also hold an Australian driver's licence (minimum P2).What's in it for youEarn up to $88,546 with a base salary of $61,620 plus penalty rates and overtime. Annual salary increases, 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave. 41 days comprehensive paid training (full time). Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial). Regional relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for a move to regional Victoria.$5,000 sign-on bonusNew prison officers are now eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $2,500. Then, after one year's full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $2,500. Conditions apply, see website for details.Information sessionJoin a free online information session to learn about the role from our panel of experts. Learn about daily life and have your questions answered by real-life prison officers.Please note that the below prisons are currently at capacity. If you wish to apply for these facilities, we will place you in our candidate pool ready for placement once positions become available. We can also suggest another location that is appropriate to you.Beechworth Correctional CentreDame Phyllis Frost Centre (Women only)Note: Relocation reimbursement assistance is not available to recruits who are employed to work at Melbourne Assessment Prison, Metropolitan Remand Centre and Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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