TRAINEE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Recruitment information: correctionscareers.nt.gov.au
Correctional Officers who provide 12 months continuous service in Alice Springs will receive a $5000 lump sum payment. New Alice Springs employees will receive $2500 after 3 months of continuous service and a further $2500 after another 3 months, then $5000 after every 12 months of continuous employment.
The role Trainee Correctional Officers work as part of a team that is responsible for the safe, secure and humane management of prisoners.
Your responsibilities Supervising, monitoring and managing prisoners. Employing appropriate security measures to ensure the safe custody of prisoners, including monitoring property and equipment, and conducting random searches for contraband. Advising prisoners of their rights and responsibilities while in custody. Ensuring prisoners maintain acceptable levels of hygiene and cleanliness by conducting regular cell inspections. Assisting in determining a prisoner's rehabilitation plan and supporting their attendance. Providing reports on prisoner rehabilitation, security, welfare and behaviour. Undertaking escorts - transport and supervision of prisoners outside the correctional centre. Preparing formal reports about incidents. Responding to emergencies, including prisoner conflict, injuries and medical crises. Participating in ongoing training to maintain currency of core qualifications. We're looking for All Trainee Correctional Officers will undergo an intensive eight week, off-the-job training course, followed by three weeks of on-the-job training. To be considered for this opportunity you must:
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia. Hold a full Northern Territory driver's licence with competence in driving manual vehicles upon commencement of training. Hold a first aid certificate (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) valid for six months upon commencement. Have completed Year 10. Be of good character, with strong communication and organisational skills. Have skills and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment. Demonstrate a good level of fitness through a fitness test and demonstrate the required literacy, numeracy and aptitude through testing. Benefits Trainee Correctional Officers enjoy a range of great benefits including but not limited to:
Flexible working conditions. Minimum six and maximum seven weeks recreation leave annually. A remuneration package of up to $104,684 inclusive of allowances, following training period. Employment security. Opportunities for promotion and career development. Supplied uniforms. Wellness allowance. Training salary A salary of $60,356 plus 11.5% superannuation applies for the first eight weeks block training. After training $67,062 plus 40% consolidated allowance plus 11.5% superannuation. Selection process NTCS uses a bulk recruitment process to attract and recruit Trainee Correctional Officers. There are several stages in the selection process:
Apply: Positions are advertised on the NTG jobs website (jobs.nt.gov.au). Fitness and Language, Literacy and Numeracy testing. Online testing and psychometric profiling. Panel interviews and referee checks. Final selection. Important policies All NTCS premises are completely smoke-free. This includes electronic cigarettes and vaporisers. All NTCS employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Frequently asked questions For more information, please contact NT Correctional Services Recruitment Officer at (08) 892 87392 or email
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