Talent Pool - Casual and Ongoing Correctional Officer at Long Bay Complex

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice invites applications for a Casual and Ongoing Correctional Officer pool at Long Bay Complex, including Long Bay Hospital, MSPC and MEU Long Bay. Officers supervise inmates, conduct searches and uphold safety across facilities in New South Wales.

The role requires 18+, a valid licence, and Australian or NZ citizenship or permanent residency. Applicants should be willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practise and meet medical fitness

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 medical standards and maintain fitness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and ensure safety and security.
• Conduct searches and monitor daily activities in line with policies.
• Assist with inmate requests for services and ensure fair treatment.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and orderly operations of the facility.

Skills

Fitness requirement

Security awareness

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practise

Job description

Talent Pool - Casual and Ongoing Correctional Officer at Long Bay Complex

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Matraville 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 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 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.

Candidates will be required to provide details of visible body art or modifications that are on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands as well as tattoos or modifications of an offensive nature. For this policy, this is specific to the anything visible beyond the fastened collar or buttoned cuff of a long sleeve shirt.

Please refer to the dress manual for further information.

It is important to note, that you can only apply for a Correctional Officer role with CSNSW ONCE in every 12 months and we will withdraw your application if you:

• Have applied for a Correctional Officer (Casual or Ongoing) role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months.
• You are currently going through the recruitment process for another location or Correctional Officer role within a Correctional Centre.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

Visit our careers site for more information about Inclusion & Diversity.