Overview
We recruit people, not professions.
At CSNSW, we are looking for people from a wide range of backgrounds who are looking to move in a new direction. Whether you've worked in trades, security, healthcare, retail, farming or hospitality, you may already have the skills needed to become a Correctional Officer.
Starting with a 12-week paid training course and a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice, we'll provide the support you need to build a successful career.
What does a Correctional Officer do?
Correctional Officers play an important role in keeping NSW communities safe. Working across prisons and court cells, they supervise and manage inmates in secured environments.
It's a stable, hands‐on career that values practical judgement, teamwork, and strong communication skills.
Other duties may include
* Keeping inmates accounted for during daily routines like meals, headcounts, and movements.
* Watching for safety or security risks and reporting concerns.
* Searching cells or common areas to help keep the environment secure.
* Supervising activities like work programs or visits.
* Treating people fairly and consistently while enforcing rules.
Watch the 'Day in the Life of a Correctional Officer' video.
Locations
* Bathurst Correctional Centre
* Lithgow Correctional Centre
* Kirkconnell Correctional Centre
What's in it for you?
* A comprehensive 12‐week paid training course.
* Ongoing Correctional Officers commence on a base salary rate of $75,151 pa plus superannuation and penalties.
* Casual Correctional Officers commence on a base hourly rate of $37.90 plus applicable loadings.
* Earn a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
* Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialised roles.
Eligibility Requirements
* Minimum age of 18 years old.
* Hold a current Provisional P1 Drivers Licence.
* Be an Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
* Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
* Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have a reasonable level of fitness.
* Candidates will be required to provide details of visible body art or modifications that are on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands, as well as tattoos or modifications of an offensive nature.
Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
Closing Date
9/7/2026 - 11:59 PM
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