Trainee Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training and education sectors operating 23 Job Corps centres, 21 correctional facilities, 5 detention centres, 11 prison and detention medical departments and 2 workforce development sites worldwide.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our +11,000 employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.

We promote a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity. MTC instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect and dignity.

BIONIC drives every interaction between employees and those detained at MTC facilities. This allows our transferees to feel heard, appreciated and treated with the utmost respect and in a culturally appropriate way. Our aim is to improve relationships and reduce stressors for transferees, so they feel cared for.

We are seeking capable and motivated fulltime Trainee Correctional Officers to support the team at Parklea Correctional Centre.

If you have the drive, desire, and passion to seek a role at Parklea Correctional Centre, then now is the time to strengthen your career by joining our team.

**Who Are You?**
- Do you want a job in which you can make a difference?
- Are you ready for the next step in a more challenging role?
- Can you affect positive change through strong leadership?
- Are you non-judgemental and committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect?
- Do you remain calm in high pressure situations, demonstrate resilience and a positive mindset?
- Are you good at working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds?
- Do you possess good written and oral communication skills?

**About the Role**

As a Trainee Correctional Officer at PCC, you will undergo a 10-week training program that will give you the tools and knowledge to ensure the safety, security, and good order of the Centre. It will help deliver services that enable inmates to improve their lives and reintegrate successfully into our communities. You will also commence your Certificate III in Correctional Practise with ongoing training and support to assist you in finishing this qualification within 12 months. This is an industry recognised standard in corrections.

As a Trainee Correctional Officer, you will be committed to learning and working in a high-performing team. MTC will set you up for success by providing you with all the professional training required to fully undertake this role.

The full-time salary while training is $1,626 per fortnight. On completion of the training the starting base salary is $64,998p.a rising to $72,972p.a as a Correctional Officer 3.

**Minimum Requirements**
- To be successful in this role you will have:_
- Basic computer skills
- A reasonable level of fitness to undertake the job which will include a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing
- Ability to work shift work including weekends, nights and Public Holidays
- Ability to obtain and maintain State Clearances
- Double Vaccination is required to enter the Centre and is now a Mandatory requirement of employment

**What's in it for You?**
- If successful, you could be offered the following opportunities:_
- Targeted development and training opportunities
- Certificate III in Correctional Practise
- 5 weeks paid holiday per year (full time shift workers)
- Access to a free gym
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Stable employment with a company with a long-term contract
- Opportunity to develop a fulfilling career in which each day is different
- Access to best practice corrections information and training via our international MTC Team.

Please submit a copy of your CV and also a cover letter.

**Job Segment**:Trainee, Entry Level