Custodial Correctional Officer

Queensland Corrective Services – Maryborough QLD
Salary: $2,639.48 up to $4,234.48 (includes superannuation)
Yearly Salary: $68,861.00 up to $110,473.46 (includes superannuation)
What are the benefits?
Five weeks annual leave Ongoing employment security Flexible work - permanent full-time and part-time with rosters to support work life balance. Choice of location across the State Meals and uniforms provided Paid 10-week training course What skills and experience do I need?
You don't need any prior experience or qualifications to be a CCO. We are looking for people who are committed to making a difference in other people's lives.
To thrive in this job you need energy, empathy and resilience.
We encourage people from all different backgrounds so if you are a tradesperson, an accountant, a hairdresser, a teacher, we welcome your application and we are a workplace that supports diversity and inclusion. We want CCOs with life skills who communicate well and can find common ground with anyone. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
People from diverse backgrounds including non-English speaking backgrounds, people with a disability, women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
What type of work will I do in the CCO role?
Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) play a vital role in the operations of Correctional Centres across Queensland. The role of a CCO is dynamic and varied. You can be managing prisoner movements one day to assisting them through their rehabilitation pathway the next. There are also opportunities to work in different specialist areas within our centres.
Below are some of the role's responsibilities. If you were successful, these are some of the activities that would do:
Induction of prisoners into the centre Supporting and overseeing prisoner attendance at vocational training, education & employment Creating file notes and reports for case management. Operating control rooms Undertaking perimeter surveillance and searches Please note: Custodial Correctional Officers – Courts Unit, do not attract aggregated shift allowance (ASA) as these roles are Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm.
What if the role is not in my hometown?
QCS will provide relocation assistance up to $7,000 for eligible recruits who wish to relocate and work at the following centres:
Capricornia Correctional Centre (Rockhampton) Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Mareeba) Speak to our recruitment team to find out if you're eligible for the relocation assistance package. Their details are below.
We are actively recruiting for CCO's across the State. You will need to complete an online application which includes a current written resume. The resume needs to have your skills and employment history. This talent pipeline is open for candidates to register their interest as a CustodialCorrectional Officer (CCO) throughout Queensland, to assist Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) identify potentially suitable applicants for employment opportunities at any time of the year.
If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the Custodial Correctional Officer - Talent Pipeline and you will be contacted further by QCS Recruitment at the time an opportunity arises. QCS Recruitment will request your participation in a recruitment and selection process to further determine suitability for employment.
Visit: Careers | Queensland Corrective Services (corrections.qld.gov.au)
Phone: 07 3565 7***
Email: ******
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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