Correctional Officers

**Unlock a Rewarding Career in Corrections and be part of a community that values making a difference.**:
**Contribute to an inclusive work culture, acting with integrity and respect in everything that you do.**:
**Full-Time opportunity with** flexible** **scheduling, w**ork 7 days in a 2-week period.**:
**Full-Time Paid **Pre-Service Training: 8 weeks, 03 February 2025 **until 28 March 2025**:
**About GEO and Ravenhall**:
We are a leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria and NSW. Ravenhall is one of Victoria's leading correctional centers. Our facility is clean and modern and has been well thought out and designed to offer a spacious, and functional environment. We have a fantastic, talented and committed team of staff and alliance partners on board who are committed. We pride ourselves on our Rehabilitation and Reintegration model - Continuum of care which is balanced with our focus on staff, prisoner and visitor safety and security. We celebrate diversity for all persons at our centre and take pride in leading with and incorporating our Company Values every step of the way.

**About the Role**:
You will play a significant role in ensuring the safety and security of our Centre as well as working with our talented multidisciplinary team aiding in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders by:

- Handling a Case Management portfolio of offenders assigned to you where you provide first line and quality support in addressing their offending behaviour;
- Actively supporting and working collaboratively with the centres experienced and talented team which includes Experienced Correctional Staff, Clinicians, Health and Mental Health staff, and Alliance Partners to name a few;
- Conducting daily head counts and searching for contraband to assist with centre security;
- Escorting offenders to various appointments, including hospital visits and court appearances;
- Managing the visitors area of the prison and overseeing offenders visitation sessions;
- Conducting perimeter searches of the prison and controlling access of people in and out of the facility.

The majority of shifts are structured as 12-hour shifts, facilitating a favorable work-life balance, typically equating to 7 shifts per fortnight. Please be aware that our center operates around the clock, 24/7. Therefore, following the completion of your training, you will be expected to work a blend of day, night, public holiday, and weekend shifts.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

**About Your Skills and Experience**

Previous experience in a similar role or specific qualifications are not prerequisites for success in this position. Instead, we place great importance on life experience, resilience, and maturity. While we are committed to offering comprehensive training and support, we recognize that this role may not suit everyone. Therefore, we seek individuals who can demonstrate the following qualities:

- Self-confidence and calm under pressure
- Conflict management and problem-solving skills
- Initiative and the ability to think on your feet
- The ability and willingness to follow rules, policies and procedures
- Professionalism and integrity
- A good level of physical fitness (especially muscular-skeletal)
- Empathy, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

**Mandatory requirements**:
In addition to successfully navigating our recruitment and selection process to secure employment, you will:

- Be available to commence **03 February 2025** and attend the full time Monday to Friday 8 week pre-service training course concluding** 28 March 2025.**:

- Be an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport; or a Permanent Resident of Australia
- Hold a current, unrestricted or Probationary (at minimum) Driver's License for the relevant State
- Have the ability to obtain a satisfactory national security clearance
- Have the ability to work 12 hour shifts, days and nights, on all days of the week, including occasional weekends and public holidays

**About the Training**:
As a Registered Training Provider (number 3570), GEO offers a wide variety of training programs which are nationally accredited.

Prior to commencement, all Correctional Officers complete a full-time paid 8-week pre-service Training Course and also work toward completing a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (CSC30120).

The 8-week pre-service course is delivered via a blended learning format and includes classroom based, on the job and practical and interactive training fully supported by our training and assessing team during and post completion of the course to ensure you are well equipped and confident to undertake your new career as a Correctional Officer.

**Information Session**:
We will be hosting an informative information session at our at a location **To Be Confirmed** for those who wish to inquire further, inter