Talent Pool - Casual Correctional Officer - Metropolitan Womens Cluster

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 52 000 - 58 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for a Casual Correctional Officer at the Metropolitan Womens Cluster in Silverwater, NSW. You will work within a supportive team to supervise inmates, conduct searches, and ensure safety and security across facilities and court complexes.

Role focuses on daily operations, adherence to policies, and opportunities for training and progression within correctional services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Carry out daily correctional duties in line with NSW policies to maintain safety and security.
• Supervise inmates and monitor behaviours to support rehabilitation and well-being.
• Conduct searches and contraband screening in facilities and court complexes.
• Respond to inmate requests for services and escalate when necessary.
• Ensure fairness, equity and safe practices across work zones.

Description du poste

Talent Pool - Casual Correctional Officer - Metropolitan Womens Cluster

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Silverwater 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 Casual Correcnal Officer - Metropolitan Womens Cluster including:

• Emu Plains Correctional Centre

Please note - A valid WWCC is required for this role

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.

Interested in applying?

What do you need to apply?

• A cover letter (max. 1 page) addressing why you're interested in the position and highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
• Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly.

Role requirements, pre-employment checks and videos

Dress Manual

Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools

Download the role description

Eligibility for higher commencing salary Fact Sheet

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.

Need help with your application?

For more information regarding the role, recruitment process or recruitment adjustments, please contact Paige Burgess via email *************@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Alternatively, you can reach out to Talent Acquisition, or speak to one of our advisors on 1800 810 *** (option 1) and inform us of your preferred method of communication.

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