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Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Correctional Officer (CO) K9
Security Operations Group ( SOG )
CO Dog Handler K9 positions
Ongoing/ Full-Time Roles
Base Salary $70,156 - $83,150 pa plus superannuation, annual leave loading and incidental allowance
Your role
This role provides a high standard of security, assistance and support to Governors, senior management and officers in charge of correctional centres within NSW, while utilising a CSNSW K9, to assist with detection and the maintenance of good order, disciple, safety and the security of correctional centres. This is a rostered role and requires shift and weekend work.
What you'll do
With the Security Operations Group, you and your K9 will play a key role in driving our contraband detection efforts to support the safety and security of our correctional environment.
At SOG you and your K9 will train and work as part of a dedicated and collaborative team. You will join our SOG operations, team up with Immediate Action Teams and frontline officers to support Governors, senior management and officers in charge maintain the good order, discipline, safety and security our correctional centres.
What we're looking for
The successful applicant must have Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience.
Must be prepared to undertake further training in emergency and security procedures, travel at short notice and may be required to spend extended periods away from their place of residence.
All applicants will be required to pass the standard Security Operations Group fitness test prior to progressing to participation in a selection day. Must hold a current driver's licence and have the ability and willingness to drive official vehicles throughout NSW.
The successful applicant must have completed or have the ability to successfully complete all requirements of the CSNSW Dog Handlers Course. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside or be willing to relocate within 115 kilometres of the nominated K9 Unit Base and must have a secure yard to house a CSNSW Dog.
Applicants will be required to have a residential yard or be prepared to relocate into a residential property that has a yard within a set time frame, if their application is successful. This will be reviewed by the State K9 Manager. A full residential inspection will be conducted at the residence of the successful applicant. Any costs involved with the upgrade of the yard will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. No other dogs other than the departmental dog will be permitted to reside at the residence of the successful handler unless approved by the Senior Assistant Superintendent of the K9 Unit.
Essential Requirements
Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience
Current driver's licence appropriate to meet all job requirements and ability and willingness to drive official vehicles throughout NSW
Pass and maintain the standard Security Operations fitness test
Have completed or ability to complete of all requirements of the NSW Corrective Services Dog Handlers Course and able to meet and maintain the standards of an operational CSNSW K9 handler
Have completed or the ability to complete the Emergency Response Operators Course (EROC)
Capacity and willingness to travel at short notice and to spend extended periods away from own residence
Download the Role Description.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Tell me about the most challenging or difficult conversation that you have had to have with someone. What was challenging and how did it turn out? ( 300 words max )
Describe a time when you were asked to keep information confidential. ( 300 words max)
Please also remember to attach the relevant Qualifications and Licences to your application.
NOTE: Please note that your application will be withdrawn if you have already applied for this role within the last 12 months. If you are already on a Correctional Officer (K9) Talent Pool, you are not required to reapply)
Applications close 17th March 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Wayne Cunningham ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please email Maliha Shafique on ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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 People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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