Canine Handler

About the role
We have a new and exciting role at Port Phillip Prison - we are looking for a Correctional Officer who would like the chance to upskill into the role of a Canine Handler or an experienced Correctional Canine Handler looking for a new environment. This role comes with thirteen weeks fully paid training so a real chance to add a new skill set.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake search activities for contraband and dangerous materials within prison grounds.
- Investigate and compile profiles and intelligence information (including collating duties).
- Comply with and implements practices described in the Victorian Prisons Drug Strategy.
- Undertake the grooming, training and care of canine on a regular basis both on and off duty.
- Maintain canine performance at the required standard of performance.
- Liaison and relationship building with other external agencies.
- Assisting and cooperating in joint operations with other agencies.
- Track, monitor, audit and report on anomalies and/or breaches of security and report to management.

Essential requirements
- Current Cert III in Correctional Practice & two years correctional experience
- Must be fully Vaccinated (Triple Vaccinated)
- Demonstrate a high level of physical fitness.
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to write factual reports.
- Able to commit to a 13-week offsite training course.
- Have the ability to appropriately house and look after your canine at your place of residence and in your vehicle.
- Willing to work with your canine outside of working hours with a commitment to exercising your canine at least twice a day when not rostered.

About 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.