Casual Corrections Officer — Flexible Shifts & Training

Department:; Penrith; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Amber Laurel and Metro Courts is seeking casual/temporary Correctional Officers to support NSW facilities, including metro courts. No prior experience is required as training will be provided.

Roles include supervision of inmates, safety, searches, and daily facility operations across multiple court locations in New South Wales. What you will do includes operations within a supportive team, adherence to policies, and providing dignity and security for all individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Current drivers licence - p1 or above.
• 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.

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, 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.

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practise

Job description

Amber Laurel and Metro Courts is seeking casual/temporary Correctional Officers to support NSW facilities, including metro courts. No prior experience is required as training will be provided.

Roles include supervision of inmates, safety, searches, and daily facility operations across multiple court locations in New South Wales. What you will do includes operations within a supportive team, adherence to policies, and providing dignity and security for all individuals.