Job Summary
Custodial Correctional Officers play a vital role in making the state of Queensland a safe place to live. They secure offenders and assist in their rehabilitation, helping them return home with a greater respect for laws and a willingness to positively contribute to their communities.
This challenging role requires energy, empathy, and resilience, as well as strong communication skills to find common ground with anyone.
Key Responsibilities
* Induction of prisoners into the centre
* Staffing prisoner accommodation units
* Supporting and overseeing prisoner attendance at vocational training, education & employment
* Supporting engagement in cultural programs
* Creating file notes and reports for case management
* Operating control rooms
* Undertaking perimeter surveillance and searches
* External escorts
Benefits
* Generous salary
* Five weeks annual leave
* Ongoing employment security
* Flexible work - permanent full-time and part-time with rosters to support work life balance.
* Choice of location across the State
* Meals and uniforms provided
* Paid 10-week training course
* Ongoing career development opportunities
Eligibility
You don't need prior experience or qualifications to be a CCO. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, including non-English speaking backgrounds, people with a disability, women, Aboriginal people, and Torres Strait Islander people.
Application Process
We are actively recruiting for CCO's across the State. You will need to complete an online application, which includes a current written resume. If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the Custodial Correctional Officer - Talent Pipeline, and you will be contacted further by QCS Recruitment at the time an opportunity arises.