Custody & Transport Officer - Darwin

What G4S can offer you

• Fully paid 5-week, comprehensive training program
• A varied role looking after people in custody, watch houses, court escorting and managing court holding cells + transport
• Uncapped $500 bonuses if you refer someone who joins G4S
• Work a mix of different roster types + shift lengths
• Up to 6 weeks of annual leave
• Join an industry market-leader, we're the largest security company globally

About the role and team

Our Custody and Transport Officers are responsible for the safety, security, and humane custody of individuals in our care. We manage custodial operations across Justice Services in the Northern Territory, including the Darwin Local Court and Custody Watch Houses across the Darwin region. This role encompasses supervision, court-related duties, medical and bedside escorts, transport duties, and adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. You will join an evolving team across these growing operations, working under the guidance of Site Supervisors and an Operations Manager supporting all Justice Service delivery across the Northern Territory.

We're looking for strong communicators who are adaptable to their work environments. You'll be engaging directly with people in custody, so it's crucial that you're comfortable with working in a custodial environment, looking after all individuals in your care.

The role will require shift work, providing a variety of different rosters (24/7 and Monday to Friday) with a mix of different shift lengths (8-hr to 12-hr shifts), therefore, 24/7 availability is required.

More specifically, you'll be responsible for:

• Watch House Custody: Looking after the daily routine, watch house operations. and supervison of people in custody - including providing first aid when required.
• Court Custody: You'll be responsible for court cell management, escorting people in custody to and from courtrooms, and managing the custody of people awaitng court appearances.
• Transportation: Safely transporting people in custody to designated locations such as courts, medical appointments, hospitals, and custody centres.
• Bed Sits: Continuous security monitoring and observation, risk mitigation, reporting, and ensuring patient welfare within a public health setting.
• Documentation and Reporting: Preparing quality written reports relating to prisoner information, prisoner assessments, incidents, and transport logs - ensuring documentation complies with legal requirements.

What we're looking for

• You are willing to work directly with people in custody.
• You hold a full and current Australian driver's licence
• Be eligible to work full time in Australia, with no restrictions
• Availability to work a shift-based 24/7 roster

The recruitment process

G4S runs a staged recruitment process, running for 4-6 weeks, that includes:

• Applying online with a CV
• Completing a short 15 minute, online assessment
• Phone call with a member of the Talent Acquisition team
• Attending an onsite interview in Darwin with 2 members of the G4S team
• Background checks, including a national police check, reference checks, and a medical assessment
• A SAFE NT corrections clearance - submit and receive a full clearance from Corrections and Police NT for approval to work after training

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal(R) Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

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