Correctional Officer

Benefits Post training, salary range for Shift Work is $86,013 - $94,751 pa + super. Annual salary increase within this range in accordance with the Correctional Officers Agreement 2023. During training (13 weeks), salary is $64,583 pa + 12% super. In addition to salary + super, Correctional Officers attract: A 4 week leave block at the end of each 26 week period Access to purchased leave, leave without pay, State Service accumulated leave scheme Access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging Opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification Regular paid training days, career progression opportunities across Tasmania Uniform provided via points system Experienced Correctional Officers may be eligible for recognition of service including above base salary on commencement and reduced training requirements Correctional Officers work 76.0 hours per fortnight on a fully rotational roster. This includes day and night shifts, public holidays and weekends. During training, start and finish times will vary in accordance with training requirements but can expect to be day shifts Monday to Friday. Who should apply? We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTIQ+) people. The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform TPS Recruiting. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you. We have positions available in the south of Tasmania and invite applicants from across the state, other states of Australia and New Zealand to apply. About the Role The Tasmania Prison Service is seeking applications from highly motivated people who are looking for a challenging career in the correctional field with a dynamic, diverse and progressive organisation. Successful applicants will complete a 12‑week training program at the Risdon site to develop the skills and abilities required to become professional and effective Correctional Officers. The training provides the opportunity to acquire a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial), a nationally recognised qualification. During the recruitment process applicants will be assessed for suitability to perform the duties of a Correctional Officer, which includes psychological and workforce health/fitness assessments as well as criminal history background checks. Applicants need only submit a current resume and complete the required application form. Response to the selection criteria is NOT required. Applicants must provide a mobile phone number and an email address, which will be the primary means of communication. Applicants will be contacted via the Department's electronic recruitment system and should monitor all email folders for correspondence. Essential Requirements Physical fitness, medical suitability and psychological characteristics appropriate to the duties of Correctional Officer Pre‑employment checks Pre‑employment Requirements The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy must satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks will be conducted: Arson and fire setting; violent crimes and crimes against the person; sex‑related offences; drug and alcohol related offences; crimes involving dishonesty; crimes involving deception; making false declarations; malicious damage and destruction to property; serious traffic offences; crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice; crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power; crimes involving conspiracy. Disciplinary action in previous employment Identification check Desirable Requirements Current unrestricted driver’s licence How to Apply Applicants need only attach a current resume/curriculum vitae and complete the required information/application form. A response to the selection criteria is NOT required. Online applications are preferred; please click the blue Apply Now button. Additional Information For more information, visit the Tasmania Prison Service Careers website or contact TPS Recruiting. #J-18808-Ljbffr