Prison Officers

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Prison Officers, Corrections Victoria Full time $63,469 - $91,202 per year

  • NEW $8,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new prison officers

  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Various locations in the CBD including the County and Supreme Courts

  • Competitive salary plus penalty rates and overtime

  • Fully paid training provided

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the community, and want to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment? This could be the job for you.

If you're a good communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.

NEW $8,000 sign-on bonus

New prison officers are now eligible for a bonus of up to $8,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $4,000. Then, after one year's full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000. Conditions apply, see website for details.

About the role

By becoming a prison officer at Melbourne Assessment Prison (MAP), you will have the opportunity to work across various locations including the County and Supreme Courts and St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in the CBD. MAP and Courts offer different roster types which allows a degree of flexibility and work-life balance.

Working at MAP offers you a diverse range of opportunities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As a prison officer, you will support the rehabilitation of people in custody and help maintain the safety and security of the facility. Most people in custody return to the community, and the focus of a prison officer is to create opportunities for them to make better decisions.

It's a challenging yet rewarding role and is considered one of the best kept secrets in Victoria.

What's in it for you

Earn a competitive salary: Earn up to $91,202 with a base salary of $63,469 plus penalty rates and overtime

Full training provided: Paid, comprehensive eight-week training program to give you the skills you need

Career development: Opportunities for secondments, promotions, and further training

Education: Certificate III in Correctional Practice that, when completed, increases base salary up to $67,335

Work-life balance: Generous leave and benefits, including annual salary increases

Job security: Full-time, ongoing role with the Victorian Public Service.

About MAP

Metropolitan Assessment Prison is a maximum-security prison located near Southern Cross Station in Melbourne's CBD. MAP provides the primary state-wide assessment and orientation services for men received into the prison system. It also manages people in custody attending other locations such as Courts, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, the Adult Patrol Board and the Post Sentence Authority. For more information, please speak to our recruitment team.

Eligibility

You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency to apply.

Information session

Join a free online information session to learn about the role from our panel of experts. Learn about daily life and have your questions answered by real-life prison officers.

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