Drug Detection Officer

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Drug Detection OfficerCorrective ServicesSalary: DDOA1, $98,094 - $106,289 p.a. plus 10.5% dog handler's allowance plus 11% superannuation (POA)Position number: Pool Ref 231432Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Various Perth Metropolitan and Regional PrisonsClosing date: 2024-04-19 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: -
-You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading .This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill permanent opportunities as they arise.To be Eligible to apply for the position, you must be employed as a Prison Officer or Vocational Support Officer within the Department of Justice as defined in the Prisons Act 1981.Currently there is one permanent position available for immediate filling at a regional posting.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Drug Detection Unit (DDU) contributes to the safe, secure and efficient operation of custodial facilities by utilising detection dogs and other technologies to deter, detect and disrupt illegal drugs and other contraband entering custodial facilities.The Drug Detection Officer (DDO) is responsible for:

• Conducting searches of individuals, environments and property with a detection dog or other Drug Detection technology.
• The full care, fitness and welfare of a detection dog during its working life including the provision of a healthy and secure property/home environment.
• Responsibility for the operational effectiveness and ongoing maintenance of their detection dog.
• Conducting ongoing use, trials and research of Drug Detection technology.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
• Additional Regional benefits may also apply.

ABOUT JUSTICEWhen you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to applyPlease ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;

• A statement no more than two (2) pages or addressing the two (2), following Work-Related Requirements.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Teamwork and maintaining relationships.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

All remaining Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Candidates who progress through the selection process may also be required to participate in the following:

• A fitness assessment
• A dog affinity assessment

Successful applicants appointed from a pool will be subject to a 9-month probationary period as a Drug Detection Officer. During probation successful applicants must undertake the necessary mandatory training programs and pass relevant assessments as prescribed by the Drug Detection Unit to the required standards.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.Candidate SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible for employment as a Drug Detection Officer, you must:

• Be employed as a Prison Officer or Vocational Support Officer within the Department of Justice as defined in the Prisons Act 1981
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or have permanent residency status within Australia
• Possess a valid C-Class driver’s licence
• Possess a “Provide First Aid” qualification, which at the time of appointment must have 9 months validity remaining
• Obtain clearance through the Department’s criminal history and integrity screening assessment process
• Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position
• The willingness and ability to travel intrastate by airplane with or without a dog.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Jason Rowbottom, Deputy Superintendent Drug Detection Unit on (08) 9366 6537 for a confidential discussion.SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy by March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.