AddressDo you have what it takes to be a Correctional Officer? Do you have life experience and an interest in community safety? Do you like working in a team and have exceptional communication skills? Are you resilient when faced with challenging situations and environments? Do you have the maturity to be assertive whilst remaining level-headed, non-judgemental, fair and respectful? If so, this may be the role for you!
About the roleSuccessful applicants will be required to complete a 12-week Correctional Recruit Training (CRT) course in the first instance and will receive a training salary of $50,817 per annum for this period. The CRT will provide you with all the relevant training to be a competent and accomplished Correctional Officer. This includes everything from legislations and policies, to report writing and dealing with challenging behaviours.
Following the successful completion of this training, you will automatically become a Correctional Officer Grade 1 earning a salary range between $69,433 and $82,797 per annum, plus superannuation and the potential for allowances. You will also be supported to complete a fully funded, nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice within the first 12 months of your employment. These positions are based at the Alexander Maconochie Centre in Canberra.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Relevant custodial experience or Certificate III in Correctional Practice are essential.
If Certificate III in Correctional Practice is not held it must be attained within 12 months of date of entry to service.
- Current unrestricted Driver’s license is essential.
- Senior
First Aid Certificate is essential.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications desirable.
- This position may require pre-employment medical testing and Police record check.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the
Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
Notes: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) will be hosting an information session for people interested in learning more about these opportunities. Senior ACTCS staff will team up with current Correctional Officers to describe what it is like to work in a correctional environment. You will also have the chance to find out more about the opportunities for women, young people and people from diverse backgrounds, as well as details about the required training.
(Please note, attendance at the information session is not mandatory).
For more information, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” document available on the ACT Government jobs website. For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au Contact Officer: Craig Campbell 6207 2839 ***************@act.gov.au Applications Close: 13 September 2022
