* Provide authoritative advice to stakeholders and decision makers and CV executives regarding prison infrastructure requirements
* Ongoing, full-time opportunity
* COG 3: $97,563 - $105,427 plus superannuation
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Supervisor, Security Infrastructure, to play a critical role within Security and Intelligence.
About the Business Unit
The Security and Intelligence Division oversees several key strategic functions within Corrections Victoria (CV), including Security Risk Management, Electronic Monitoring, Correctional Emergency Response, Emergency Management (including exercise planning and contingency management), and Intelligence.
The Security Standards Unit (SSU) performs various strategic functions, including Drone Detection (C/RPAS) programs, Security Risk Assessment and Management, Physical Security processes and procedures, Annual Procedural Security Reviews, Schematic Plans, Barrier Control Equipment, and State-wide Locksmith Services.
It also oversees physical security infrastructure standards, electronic security equipment standards, and cell and fire safety policy documents, emerging correctional technology and prison radio networks.
About the Role
The Supervisor, Security Infrastructure, will also be required to obtain a CASA RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) to pilot and operate a CV Drone, either operationally or as part of your role.
The supervisor, Prison Security Infrastructure, will support the Operations Manager's Security requirements by providing specialist advice to CV locations and CV Executives on physical and electronic security infrastructure aligned with CV requirements and standards.
The role requires the ability to work independently and gain a thorough understanding of security practices and principles.
Operational custodial knowledge of prison operations, current correctional policies, and procedures is required.
The role will assist locations in reviewing and identifying issues related to CV Security infrastructure.
A solid, practical understanding of risk management standards and practices is essential.
The role requires confidence in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Some of your duties will include:
* Conduct reviews and inspections of prison security infrastructure, reviewing against CV Physical infrastructure, electronic standards and Cell and fire safety requirements
* Assist in maintaining current information included in the CV Physical Security Infrastructure Requirements, Minimum Electronic Equipment Standards and Cell and Fire Safety Requirements
* Perform research activities and monitor emerging issues and trends in the correctional environment.
* Oversee the delivery of projects related to the role
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:
* Knowledge of the security and design elements of the correctional environment.
* Comprehensive understanding of the correctional environment.
* Awareness and understanding of the issues facing Corrections Victoria in the security and risk space.
* A good understanding of security systems, infrastructure and technology.
Qualifications
* Completion of the Victorian Prison Officer Pre-Service Training, or training in an equivalent jurisdiction, or the ability to undertake and complete the Pre-Service Training.
* Formal qualifications in any of the following: risk management, project management, construction/building qualifications, or relevant experience.
* Knowledge and experience in managing building infrastructure
* CASA RePL Remote Pilot licence RPAS or ability to obtain licence and operate RPAS/Drone
How to Apply
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Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks 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.