Correctional Officer: Training, Benefits & Career Growth

Service Tasmania; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 717 000 - 1 054 000; Full time

Job summary

A government correctional service in Tasmania is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Correctional Officer. You will be responsible for the rehabilitation of prisoners while ensuring community safety. The role offers training opportunities and a structured salary range starting from $64,000 during training. The ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and resilience, and no prior training or experience is necessary.

Benefits

Annual salary increase

Opportunity for career progression

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate resilience, maturity and flexibility.
• High levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent computer and digital literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners.
• Complete a 12-week training program to become effective Correctional Officers.

Skills

Team orientation

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

A government correctional service in Tasmania is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Correctional Officer. You will be responsible for the rehabilitation of prisoners while ensuring community safety. The role offers training opportunities and a structured salary range starting from $64,000 during training. The ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and resilience, and no prior training or experience is necessary.