Senior Prison Officer

• Lead teams in the security and good order of the prison through searches, escorting duties, observing, and assessing prisoner behaviour, operating security equipment, collating information, preparing reports, and effectively responding to prison incidents
• 5 X Ongoing, full-time opportunity
• COG2b: $83,288 - $95,778 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Prison Officer, to provide a critical role within Metropolitan Remand Centre

About the Business Unit

The Metropolitan Remand Centre is a maximum security facility for unsentenced male offenders within the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

About the Role

Senior Prison Officers take a lead role within custodial teams, coaching, mentoring, and supporting prison officers. A senior prison officers' role encompasses a range of teamwork, case management, custodial and security responsibilities. Senior Prison Officers can be responsible for the day-to-day management of prisoner accommodation. The Senior Prison Officer must have the ability to manage the day-to-day operations of a team of Prison Officers and the case management of more complex or difficult offenders. Offender management involves working in a team environment with other professionals to optimise the opportunities for rehabilitation through all aspects of the day-to-day routines, services, and programs of the facility. Senior Prison Officers model and reinforce behaviour and thinking within their team, and with prisoners that assists the individual prisoner's ability to change their behaviour and contribute in a positive manner to the community upon release.

Some of your duties will include:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of a team of Prison Officers.
• Work with all members of the prison to ensure the safety and security of prisoners, staff, and visitors. This includes maintenance of the integrity of both the external and internal security of the facility, appropriate levels of surveillance and interaction within the facility, and ensuring compliance with security and safety procedures.
• Manage a case load of offenders, including more difficult and complex offenders, in accordance with the requirements of offender management practices, liaising with the various Clinical, Vocational, Personal Development and Reintegration Service staff, to meet the identified needs of offenders.
• Operate as a team leader by participating in the performance management process, delivery of training, coaching and support to prison officers in prisoner assessment, case management, program, and service knowledge. This also includes involvement in the development and maintenance of professional boundaries, security management, and classification procedures

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Computer Skills- Effectively use departmental computer systems for basic word processing, email, appointment scheduling, internet, and intranet functions.

Qualifications/requirements

• Completion of the Prison Officer Pre-service training is essential.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.