Casual Correctional Officer- Mannus Correctional Centre v2

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Taradale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking Correctional Officers to supervise inmates across correctional facilities in New South Wales, including prisons and court cells. You will undertake searches, monitor behaviours and interact with inmates to ensure safety and security.

The role involves working within a supportive team, performing routine duties, and completing a 12-week training course. Locations include Mannus Correctional Centre in NSW.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Current valid Driver's Licence
• Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practise
• Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness
• Body art or modifications on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands are prohibited

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily tasks and duties following legislation, CSNSW and DCJ policies and procedures to ensure the safety, well-being, security, and rehabilitation of inmates
• Perform daily accountability routines including muster, head checks, ongoing observation of offenders
• Conduct searches and other detection activities to find and remove contraband from the facility or court complex, and to monitor offenders
• Manage inmates' requests for services or elevate them on if needed
• Supervise offender activities in their designated work, living, or approved zones, making sure everything runs in accordance with the principles of fairness, equity and efficient safe practice

Job description

About The Role

Officers contribute to community safety and assist offenders in finding paths for improvement in their lives. They supervise inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales.

About The Role

Officers contribute to community safety and assist offenders in finding paths for improvement in their lives. They supervise inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales. They are required to interact with inmates and ensure the safety and security of the facility by undertaking searches, monitoring behaviours, and communicating effectively.

What will you do?

Correctional Officers Work Within a Supportive Team Environment Where No Two Shifts Are The Same. Some Of The Vital Tasks You Can Expect To Perform Include

• Carrying out daily tasks and duties following legislation, CSNSW and DCJ policies and procedures to ensure the safety, well-being, security, and rehabilitation of inmates.
• Perform daily accountability routines including muster, head checks, ongoing observation of offenders.
• Conduct searches and other detection activities to find and remove contraband from the facility or court complex, and to monitor offenders, boosting security and safety for everyone.
• Manage inmates' requests for services or elevate them on if needed.
• Supervise offender activities in their designated work, living, or approved zones, making sure everything runs in accordance with the principles of fairness, equity and efficient safe practice.

To find out more, watch our ‘Day in the Life of a Correctional Officer' video.

We are taking application for the following locations.

• Mannus Correctional Centre

What's in it for you?

• A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.
• Work Life Balance and Flexibility - Choose the hours and days that work best for you and easily fit your job around your other commitments.
• Earn a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialized roles.

Requirements Of The Role

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Current valid Drivers Licence
• Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practise.
• Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness.
• Body art or modifications on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands are prohibited. For this policy, the prohibited areas of the neck and hands are anything visible beyond the fastened collar or buttoned cuff of a long sleeve shirt. - Please refer to the Dress Manual for further information.

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