Correctional Officers - Full Time

at  The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a similar role or specific qualifications are not prerequisites for success in this position. Instead, we place great importance on life experience, resilience, and maturity. While we are committed to offering comprehensive training and support, we recognize that this role may not suit everyone. Therefore, we seek individuals who can demonstrate the following qualities:

• Self-confidence and calm under pressure
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and the ability to think on your feet
• The ability and willingness to follow rules, policies and procedures
• Professionalism and integrity
• A good level of physical fitness (especially muscular-skeletal)
• Empathy, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to successfully navigating our recruitment and selection process to secure employment, you will:

• Be available to commence 19 August 2024 and attend the full time Monday to Friday 8 week pre-service training course concluding 11 October 2024.
• Be an Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport; or a Permanent Resident of Australia
• Hold a current, unrestricted or Probationary (at minimum) Driver’s License for the relevant State
• Have the ability to obtain a satisfactory national security clearance
• Have the ability to work 12 hour shifts, days and nights, on all days of the week, including occasional weekends and public holidays

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will play a significant role in ensuring the safety and security of our Centre as well as working with our talented multidisciplinary team aiding in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders by:

• Handling a Case Management portfolio of offenders assigned to you where you provide first line and quality support in addressing their offending behaviour;
• Actively supporting and working collaboratively with the centres experienced and talented team which includes Experienced Correctional Staff, Clinicians, Health and Mental Health staff, and Alliance Partners to name a few;
• Conducting daily head counts and searching for contraband to assist with centre security;
• Escorting offenders to various appointments, including hospital visits and court appearances;
• Managing the visitors area of the prison and overseeing offenders visitation sessions;
• Conducting perimeter searches of the prison and controlling access of people in and out of the facility.

The majority of shifts are structured as 12-hour shifts, facilitating a favorable work-life balance, typically equating to 7 shifts per fortnight. Please be aware that our center operates around the clock, 24/7. Therefore, following the completion of your training, you will be expected to work a blend of day, night, public holiday, and weekend shifts.
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Previous experience in a similar role or specific qualifications are not prerequisites for success in this position. Instead, we place great importance on life experience, resilience, and maturity. While we are committed to offering comprehensive training and support, we recognize that this role may not suit everyone. Therefore, we seek individuals who can demonstrate the following qualities:

• Self-confidence and calm under pressure
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Initiative and the ability to think on your feet
• The ability and willingness to follow rules, policies and procedures
• Professionalism and integrity
• A good level of physical fitness (especially muscular-skeletal)
• Empathy, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
• Ability to work effectively in a team environmen