• Multiple positions available in Corrections Victoria’s security and emergency response unit
• Rare canine handling opportunity, working across locations in metro Melbourne and hybrid metro Melbourne/Loddon
• Work with a high-performing and passionate team
• Start on a base salary of $83,288, with an additional 7.5% allowance and a further 10.5% if housing a dog, plus penalty rates and additional allowances
• Five weeks paid annual leave per year

SESG canine handlers are uniformed senior prison officers that train and work alongside dogs to provide operational support within SESG. As a canine handler, you also house an operational canine at your home, with Corrections Victoria providing all food and housing supplies.

As a canine handler, you will:

• Support SESG operational activities, including incident and emergency response and escorts
• Be part of a high-quality service that ensures the safety and security of people in custody, staff and visitors across Victoria’s corrections system
• Participate in a range of security activities, including barrier control, searches, patrols, escorts, intelligence collection and more
• Contribute to a positive, safe and healthy workforce culture built on professional excellence, teamwork and safe work practices
• Operate various security equipment
• Investigate, collate and prepare reports.

You will also be required to work flexible hours - including every second weekend and some public holidays - and attend to urgent work as required.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Some understanding of SESG’s operations and procedures or professional experience working in safety or security
• A high standard of fitness or the ability to attain a level of fitness that would withstand the physical demands of the role
• A dedication to achieving high standards, working as part of a team.

A Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) or similar is desirable.