Correctional Officer
A correctional officer contributes to the safe, humane and secure containment of prisoners/remandees and their rehabilitation.
Post-training, salary range for shift work is $86,013 - $94,751 per annum plus superannuation. Annual salary increase within this range in accordance with the Correctional Officers Agreement 2023.
In addition to salary and superannuation, correctional officers attract:
1. 8 weeks' leave per year, normally taken as two 4-week leave blocks.
2. Access to purchased leave, leave without pay, State Service accumulated leave scheme.
3. Access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging.
4. Opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification.
5. Regular paid training days, career progression opportunities across Tasmania.
6. Uniform provided via points system.
Experienced correctional officers may be eligible for recognition of service including above base salary on commencement and reduced training requirements.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WORK IN A DYNAMIC AND CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Maintain the safety and security of prisoners, staff and visitors.
* Implement and monitor policies, procedures and programs aimed at reducing reoffending and improving community outcomes.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with prisoners, staff and the community.
* Assess and respond to individual prisoner needs and circumstances.
* Participate in regular training and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
The department supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability.
We encourage applications from indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTIQ+) people.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
We have positions available in all regions of Tasmania. We encourage applicants from across the state, other states of Australia and New Zealand to apply.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE REHABILITATION AND REINTEGRATION OF PRISONERS WHILE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO THE SAFETY OF THE TASMANIAN COMMUNITY.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate resilience, maturity and flexibility along with high levels of literacy, numeracy and excellent computer skills and digital literacy.
Prior training, experience and qualifications in corrections are not required. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate attributes in the following areas: team orientation, very high-level interpersonal skills, integrity, strength and stamina, resilience, respect, supportive, accountable, tolerant, assertive, adaptable, decisive, dependable, courage, motivated, patient, objective, able to read people and situations and to think critically and problem-solve.
Successful applicants will complete a 12 week training program with the Tasmania Prison Service at the Risdon site to help develop these skills and abilities and enable them to become professional and effective correctional officers.
The training provides successful trainees with the opportunity to acquire a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) which is a nationally recognised qualification.
During the recruitment process applicants will be assessed for their suitability to perform the duties of a correctional officer which also includes psychological and workforce health/fitness assessments as well as criminal history background checks.
Applicants need only submit a current resume/curriculum vitae and complete the required information/application form to be considered for a position. Response to the selection criteria is NOT required.