Experienced Correctional Officers

Apply

Information pack PDF (2.9 MB)

Experienced correctional officers operate as part of a team that is responsible for the safe, secure and humane management of prisoners and offenders. Experienced correctional officers must have completed a Certificate III in Correctional Practice, and possess integrity, maturity and life experience.

NT Correctional Services need people who:

• want to make a positive difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable offenders
• respect cultural diversity and are culturally considerate
• contribute to keeping our community safe
• want a career with training and development opportunities
• can work on a 24/7 roster.

Your responsibilities

• Supervising, monitoring and managing prisoners.
• Employing appropriate security measures to ensure the safe custody of prisoners, including monitoring property and equipment, and conducting random searches for contraband.
• Advising prisoners of their rights and responsibilities while in custody.
• Ensuring prisoners maintain acceptable levels of hygiene and cleanliness by conducting regular cell inspections.
• Assisting in determining a prisoner’s rehabilitation plan and supporting their attendance.
• Providing reports on prisoner rehabilitation, security, welfare and behaviour.
• Undertaking escorts - transport and supervision of prisoners outside the correctional centre.
• Preparing formal reports about incidents.
• Responding to emergencies, including prisoner conflict, injuries and medical crises.
• Training to maintain currency of core qualifications.

The benefits

You will embark on a career that offers a variety of employment pathways and access to a host of benefits, including:

• flexible working conditions based on a roster system
• a generous salary (see remuneration scale below)
• work/life balance
• options to work across the Northern Territory
• employment security
• career progression opportunities
• subsidised gym membership (terms and conditions apply)
• subsidised uniforms
• up to 7 weeks’ annual leave each year (conditional)
• opportunities to be considered for overtime.

Career pathway

The requirements

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia.
• Demonstrate employment as a correctional officer within the past 2 years.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a correctional officer.
• Completion of Certificate III in Correctional Practice or equivalent is essential.
• Hold a First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) with 6 months’ validity upon job commencement.
• Possess a current Australian C class driver licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Comply with the Northern Territory Chief Health Officer’s Public and Environmental Health Act 2011 COVID-19 Directions.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with strong communication and organisation skills, and good character.

The training program

• Complete a paid 2-week practical induction to learn about the Northern Territory legislation and work practices.

Opportunities to be considered for overtime.

Applicants may apply to negotiate commencement salary during the recruitment process.