Correctional Officer - Casual - Long Bay Complex V2

Department:; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a Casual Correctional Officer for Long Bay Complex. You will supervise inmates, maintain safety and security, and support rehabilitation goals in prisons and court cells across NSW.

No prior experience required, but you must be 18+, hold a current driver's licence, and be an Australian or NZ citizen or permanent resident. You will complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practise and meet medical fitness standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• supervise inmates in correctional facilities; ensure safety and security; monitor behaviours; communicate effectively.
• Carry out daily duties following legislation, CSNSW and DCJ policies to ensure safety, security and rehabilitation of inmates.
• Perform daily accountability routines including muster, head checks and ongoing observation of offenders.
• Conduct searches and other detection activities to remove contraband and monitor inmates.
• Manage inmates' requests for services or escalate as needed.
• Supervise offender activities in designated zones, ensuring fairness, equity and safe practice.

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practise

Job description

Correctional Officer - Casual - Long Bay Complex V2

Casual/Temporary

No experience required

3mo ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

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 inmates/offenders, boosting security and safety for everyone.
• Manage inmates' requests for services or elevate them 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.
• We are taking application for Long Bay Complex - including Long Bay Hospital, MSPC, MEU Long Bay

Whats in it for you?

• 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.

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