Talent Pool - Correctional Officer - Security Operations Group - K9 - EHS - Statewide

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Albury City Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental correctional services agency is looking for a Correctional Officer to provide support and security in correctional centres across NSW. The role involves responding to critical incidents, working with external agencies, and maintaining order. Candidates must have a Certificate III in Correctional Practice and a valid NSW Driver's Licence. This position requires a high level of integrity and resilience, with the opportunity to impact public safety positively.

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain the Security Operations Group fitness test.
• Valid NSW Driver’s Licence required.
• Willingness to respond to serious incidents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and support to correctional centres.
• Deliver continuous security oversight of high-risk inmates.
• Contribute to inmate rehabilitation and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Strong work ethic

High level of integrity

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

Overview

Correctional Officer
Corrective Services New South Wales

Location: Statewide (Extreme High Security Escort Unit Metro only). Salary: $75,151 - $89,070 per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading and allowance.

What We’re Looking For

As a standout candidate for this role, you will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, be resilient and possess a strong work ethic and high level of integrity in line with CSNSW core values. You must be prepared to work a rotating roster, including weekend and shift work, travel to any location within NSW, and at times spend extended periods away from your residence including afterhours and emergency call outs. You will be required to pass the standard Security Operations Group fitness test prior to progressing to a selection day.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of security, assistance and support to General Managers, senior management, and officers in charge of correctional centres to maintain good order, discipline, safety and security.
• Deliver continuous static and dynamic security for containment and oversight of Extreme High Risk Restricted inmate / Extreme High Security offender activities.
• Contribute to the safety, security, welfare, development and rehabilitation of inmates and public safety, in compliance with Courts directions and departmental policies.
• Support the Security Operations Group in managing critical incidents, high risk escorts, planning, threat assessments and sound operational decision making; work with external law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to uphold CSNSW client service standards.
• Participate in selection processes for SOG streams (EHSEU, K9, SOG operations).

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Correctional Practice or relevant custodial experience
• Ability to complete and maintain the Security Operations Group fitness test
• Completed the Emergency Response Operators Course (EROC)
• Valid NSW Driver’s Licence able to drive official vehicles
• Commitment to role requirements and willingness to respond to serious incidents
• Ability to work with Immediate Action Teams and other Security & Custody teams, and external agencies
• Complete relevant training to maintain proficiency within the Security Operations Group (Induction Course)
• CSNSW K9 requirements: completed or able to complete NSW Corrective Services Dog Handlers Course; meet and maintain standards of an operational CSNSW K9 handler
• Driver’s Licence with willingness to drive throughout NSW

Essential Certifications

• Hold or be willing to obtain base qualifications required for the role
• Attend Security Operations Group Induction Course (3 weeks)
• Hold Chemical Munitions Operations Certification (CMOC)
• Hold Emergency Response Operators certification (EROC)

Additional Requirements Depending On Role Selection

• Meet satisfactory probity and National Security Clearances. Australian citizenship and National Security Clearance to Secret level within 6 months of appointment. If checks are not met, may be assigned to another Correctional Officer role.
• K9 role: may need to reside or relocate within 115 km of the nominated K9 Unit Base; secure yard to house a CSNSW Dog; residential yard inspection required.

We Do Work That Really Matters

CSNSW delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce re-offending and enhance public safety, managing offenders in custody and in the community. We partner with government and community agencies to support offenders and their families.

Are You Ready to Join Us?

• Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (max 4 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages).
• Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly.
• Nominte preferred work location (Metro, West, North, South).
• Nominte preferred work group (Security Operations Group Operations, Extreme High Security Escort Unit or Security Operations Group K9).
• Address the two targeted questions with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role.

Targeted Question 1 – Provide an example of a conflict you tried to resolve but referred to your supervisor. What did you try and when did you decide to refer it?

Targeted Question 2 – Describe how you planned your work once you were clear on the goal.

Applications close: Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Contacts and Support

For more information about the role or working for DCJ, contact the hiring manager Jason Quinn at [e-mail] or 02 9289 5627. For recruitment process adjustments, contact Maliha Shafique at [e-mail] or 02 8688 8726. Visit DCJ website for recruitment adjustments.

Inclusion and Diversity

DCJ is committed to inclusion and diversity. We hire people with a wide variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTIQ+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other groups. See DCJ website for more information on inclusion and diversity.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months. For more information, visit DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/