Correctional Officer

4 weeks ago

Melbourne Western Suburbs, Australia G4S Full time

WHAT WE OFFER

Work 6 months a year - Great work life balance 12-hour shifts / 7 days a fortnight (average)
Seven weeks' annual leave
Fully paid, comprehensive training programs including the initial 8-week Correctional Officer course

Initial salary of $62,290 plus super, on completion of the 8-week training program, salary will increase to $80,365.96 plus super

Opportunities for career progression across multiple sites
The opportunity to positivily contribute to the lives and rehabilitation of persons in our care and make a difference to the community

THE ROLE OF A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Becoming a Correction Officer does not require previous correctional experience. As a Trainee Correctional Officer, you will undertake an 8-week program designed to assist you in developing the skills and understanding needed to contribute to the safe, secure and humane containment of prisoners. Duties include:
Maintaining the safety, security and good order of the prison including; all staff, partners, visitors, offenders and the facility
Supervision of offenders
Case Management - Contributing to and monitoring / reporting on prisoner rehabilitation activities, encouraging prisoners to establish goals and behaviours to begin engaging in positive change
Conducting daily searches and musters
Locating and removing illegal/restricted substances whilst undertaking searches
Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of all prison related activities
Managing inductions and transfers of prisoners
Assisting and supervising visitations
Writing comprehensive reports
Upholding the safety and security of all persons within the prison and of the prison itself

You must have 3 doses of the COVID-19 (triple vaccinated) in order to be considered for the recruitment process, or be willing to obtain in the early stages of the process.
The next 8-week Initial Training Course commences in June 2023 with another in take in August/September 2023.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR

High level of physical and mental fitness
Life experience - we look for applicants who show maturity in their attitudes and decisions
Communication skills - excellent written and verbal skills, the ability to listen, ability to build rapport and adapt to people from all different walks of life
Negotiation skills - proven ability to resolve conflict and make good judgements
Discipline and commitment to ongoing health and wellbeing
Resilience - an ability to succeed under pressure without compromise
Must be available to work 24/7 shift work (including nights and weekends)
Permanent Residency or Citizenship is required
Full Drivers Licence, or P2 Licence

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
G4S runs a thorough recruitment process for this role (up to 16 weeks), to provide as much exposure and understanding of the role as possible. You will go through a staged process and will be fully guided by our Talent Acquisition team. This includes:
An online, self-paced assessment
Group information session onsite at Port Phillip Prison
A face-to-face formal interview onsite at Port Phillip Prison

**Compliance checks including**: fingerprints and police check, physical and psychological medical checks and previous employment checks

You will be asked through this process to provide information on disclosable outcomes, prior employment, residential history for the purposes of clearance through Corrections Victoria.
ABOUT G4S AND PORT PHILLIP PRISON
G4S is the world's leading global integrated security solutions group, specialising in mitigating risk and creating value for our customers by delivering industry leading, innovative services to protect what matters most to them and to ensure safer communities for all.
Port Phillip Prison is the largest maximum-security correctional facility in Victoria, with over 1000 inmates, 650 employees, and multiple specialist units that provide employment, health, education and medical programs and services for those in our care.
G4S has managed and operated Port Phillip Prison since it opened in 1997.
To be a success in this role, it is essential that you are a dynamic and engaging individual who shares our ethics and values and has a true passion for making a difference to the communities in which we live.

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