Correctional Officer: Protect Communities, Hands-On Impact

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Wellington; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week paid training

Uniform allowance

Environment allowance

13% superannuation

Penalty rates

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in NSW is recruiting Correctional Officers to work across prisons and court cells. You will supervise and manage inmates in secured environments, perform headcounts, searches, monitor movements and support programs, using judgement and teamwork daily.

The role includes 12-week paid training, a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice, and competitive base salary with uniform and environment allowances plus 13% employer superannuation

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Hold a current Provisional P1 Drivers Licence.
• Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Meet medical standards and have reasonable level of fitness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage inmates in secured environments.
• Conduct headcounts and searches.
• Monitor movements and support work programs.
• Assist in situations requiring calm, clear decision-making.
• Use of force training and procedures where appropriate.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Judgement

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice in NSW is recruiting Correctional Officers to work across prisons and court cells. You will supervise and manage inmates in secured environments, perform headcounts, searches, monitor movements and support programs, using judgement and teamwork daily.

The role includes 12-week paid training, a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice, and competitive base salary with uniform and environment allowances plus 13% employer superannuation