Senior Officer Security

This is a Pool process with permanent full time opportunities.

Currently, there are two (2) permanent positions available for immediate filling.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Officer Security is responsible for assisting with the secure management of Bunbury Regional Prison. The Senior Officer Security will assist the Manager Security to ensure the security and good order of the prison is maintained in line with the Bunbury Regional Prison Business Plan as well as ensures the care, wellbeing and development needs of prisoners are met. 

The Senior Officer Security shall assist to direct, control and administer activities relating to Security including intelligence, investigations, staff standards and emergency management.

The Senior Officer Security will have the responsibility for auditing function within the security portfolio, develop and maintain an annual audit plan for the security section, and carry out such audits as required by the Superintendent.

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.

ABOUT JUSTICE

When 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 PROCESS

How to apply

Please 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:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees, including email addresses and;
2. A statement no more than three (3) pages, addressing the following Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
   Please provide examples to support your claims.
   • Leadership
   • Strategic Planning and Thinking
   • Policy Initiation and Development
   • Knowledge

All remaining Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of twelve (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.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

The 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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***to for a confidential discussion.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Assistant Superintendent Security, Mr Andy Pierre on (08) 9795 26***for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants 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.

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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.