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SalaryWhat we can offer you
- Lots of time off | Work 3-4 shifts per week + 7 weeks of paid annual leave
- Paid training & uniform provided | Correctional Officers obtain a Cert 3 in Correctional Practice
- High earning potential | Approx. $70,000 to $80,000 p.a. + 11% Super + Overtime
About the roles & training
We're seeking Correctional Officers (COs) & Operational Support Officers (OSOs) with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills to join us at Mount Gambier Prison for a June 2024 start, with interviews in Mount Gambier in April 2024. COs work directly with prisoners, and OSOs have minimal prisoner contact.
We run an 8 - 9 week paid training program for new starters which is comprehensive and includes training in site-specific SOPs, regular prison tours, self-defence, radio training, report writing, first aid & cpr, communication skills, incident response, x-ray and ion scan screening, fire training, and more.
Correctional Officers
Our Correctional Officers work directly with prisoners and play a critical role in prisoner case management, monitor their rehabilitation activities, conduct daily searches and counts, undertake security patrols, write case notes and prepare reports.
- Training - 9 weeks (4 weeks of classroom & 5 weeks of job shadowing). Training will include defensive tactics training, which runs for 8 hours over 3 days. You will also enrol to complete your Cert 3 in Correctional Practice over your first 12 months.
- Rates - $30.46 p/h ($60,351 p.a.) for your training | $37.50 p/h ($74,299 p.a.) during year 1 | $40.56 p/h ($80,326 p.a.) once fully accredited.
- Roster - 3 days a week | 12.5-hour shifts | Mix of weekdays, nights, weekends & public holidays.
Operational Support Officers
Our OSOs have minimal prisoner contact and conduct x-ray screening, search visitors upon entry, work in the prison property area, operate the prison control room, monitor CCTV and support key administrative prison functions.
- Training - 8 weeks (3 weeks of classroom & 5 weeks of job shadowing). Training will not include defensive tactics training, but will include self defence training.
- Rate - $35.54 p/h ($70,416 p.a.).
- Roster - 3 to 4 days a week | 8-hour to 12.5-hour shifts | Mix of weekdays, nights, weekends & public holidays.
What we're looking for
- Able to work a rotational 24/7 roster, including public holidays & weekends
- An Australian driver's licence
- Physically fit and able to pass a medical & psychological assessment
- Full Australian study & working rights
The recruitment process
G4S runs a staged recruitment process which includes:
- Online self-paced assessment via our ‘Vervoe' platform
- Psychometric assessment
- Onsite face-to-face interview at Mount Gambier Prison
- Group site tour of Mount Gambier Prison
- Background checks (national police check, reference checks, a high-level physical assessment, a psychological assessment and a prison clearance application).
Contact
Allegra from the G4S Talent Team will then guide you through the recruitment process. You can contact Allegra at allegra.mcmillan@au.g4s.com
About Mount Gambier Prison
G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 653 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.
About G4S Australia and New Zealand
G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.
For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit careers.au.g4s.com.
