Prison Supervisor - Intelligence Unit

About this role

• Utilise your supervisory expertise to provide support and advice to H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal.
• Ongoing Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• COG3: $91,962 - $99,375 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Prison Intelligence Unit Supervisor to provide a critical role at Corrections and Justice Services.
About the Business Unit
H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal is a minimum-security men's protection prison located 140klm west of Melbourne at Trawalla. The prison's primary purpose is the reintegration and preparedness of offenders for transition to release.
Corrections Victoria Intelligence Service (CVIS) is the overarching intelligence service for Corrections Victoria and its stakeholders, and forms part of the Security and Emergency Services Group, which is located at the Metropolitan Remand Centre. Presently, the CVIS comprises the primary Intelligence Unit known as the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit (CVIU) and intelligence officers located at the twelve public and two private prison facilities in Victoria.
About the Role
The position of Supervisor, Prison Intelligence Unit (PIU) falls within the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Unit and its primary role and purpose is to provide a centrally located and identifiable focal point within the prison facility for all intelligence related matters.
The position assists prison management in maintaining the security, good order and management of prison facilities by gathering, recording, analysing and disseminating information in order to prevent prisoner escapes, prevent the introduction and usage of contraband within prisons and to identify possible prisoner incidents/unrest.
As a Supervisor PIU, you supervise and assist in, the collection, collation, recording and analysis of particular information available to theprison Intelligence Unit, and develop this information for presentation to management, and for distribution to authorised persons/external agencies.
Some of your duties will include:

• Provide leadership and direction into the ongoing development and coordination of the Prison Intelligence Unit
• Manage and provide leadership to all Prison Intelligence Unit Personnel
• Work with all members of the prison towards ensuring the safety and security of prisoners, staff and visitors.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to use, computer software such as Microsoft Office Word and Excel, internal CV computer system, including Protel and e-mail.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the operation of the prisoner telephone system, prisoner mail, and prisoner visit lists.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to apply relevant legislation, policy and procedure relating to CV and the management of its prison facilities.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Corrections Victoria Intelligence Course or equivalent
• Victorian Prison Officer Pre Service training or completed training in an equivalent jurisdiction.
• Possession of or progression towards an accredited Intelligence Analysts qualification (desirable)

How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

• For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
• For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.