Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Talent Pool - Casual Correctional Officer - Cessnock Correctional Complex Division: Corrective Services NSWLocation: Cessnock, NSW, AU, 2325 About the role Correctional Officers contribute to community safety and assist offenders in finding paths for improvement in their lives. They supervise inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales.They are required to interact with inmates and ensure the safety and security of the facility by undertaking searches, monitoring behaviours, and communicating effectively.To support a broad range of people in custody, our workforce needs to be equally diverse. We encourage applications from women and Aboriginal Peoples who would like to join our inclusive organisation. What will you do? Correctional Officers work within a supportive team environment, where no two shifts are the same. They are required to interact with inmates and ensure the safety and security of the facility by undertaking searches, monitoring behaviours, and communicating effectively. Centres within the Cessnock Correctional Complex Shortland Correctional CentreHunter Correctional CentreCessnock Correctional Centre What's in it for you? Work Life Balance and Flexibility - Choose the hours and days that work best for you, and easily fit your job around your other commitments.Earn a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialized roles.Stay active and healthy with our Fitness Passport. Requirements of the role: Minimum age of 18 years oldAustralia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent ResidentWilling to complete Certificate III in Correctional PracticeMeet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have a reasonable level of fitnessBody art or modifications located on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands, as well as any that are deemed offensive in nature, are not permitted. For further information, please refer to the dress manual. What do you need to apply? Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly. For more information Contact Amanda Richardson at or call. Alternatively, reach out to Talent Acquisition or speak to an advisor at (option 1). Inclusion and Diversity We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, carers, and others.Note: You can only apply for a Correctional Officer role with Corrective Services NSW once every 12 months. Applications will be withdrawn if you have applied within the last 12 months or are currently in the recruitment process for another role or location within Corrective Services NSW.