To be successful in the role of a Prison Officer or in the Special Operations Group you are required to demonstrate:
- Great communication skills to ensure you build positive relationships with a diverse prisoner population
- A practical and common sense approach to solving problems and the ability to adapt to a wide range of challenging situations
- Excellent team working skills to work with colleagues and prisoners to achieve personal and professional goals
- A desire to help people work through difficult life experiences by being respectful and showing compassion
- An awareness and understanding of Aboriginal people and their culture
If you have been previously employed as a Prison Officer or Special Operations Group (Prison Officer) with Department of Justice, Western Australia within the last two years and have completed your probation, complete the custodial staff re-engagement online form.
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Prison Officer
Show moreA Prison Officer role with the WA Department of Justice is more than a job. It becomes a lifelong rewarding career for many people due to the many employment benefits and career progression opportunities, which includes on-the-job training, receiving a nationally accredited qualification (paid by the Department), a competitive salary, regional benefits, attractive rosters, generous leave entitlements and supplied uniforms.
There are 16 public prisons across Western Australia that offer a diverse range of facilities and interactions with minimum to maximum security prisoners. You are further supported on the job by experienced staff and management as you work together as a team to keep everyone safe, including the community.
If you are resilient, energetic and want a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference, this may be the role for you.
Special Operations Group (Prison Officer)
Show moreThe Special Operations Group (SOG) provides specialist 24/7-armed emergency response and security support services for all correctional facilities within WA. SOG also conducts searching, high-security escorts, surveillance and intelligence gathering, specialist training and exercising. SOG is based in Canning Vale in the Perth metro area.
Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, SOG Officers are able to recognise, respect and work with gender, social and cultural differences, including with Aboriginal people.
You will receive comprehensive training, before joining a committed, dedicated and disciplined team. You will operate advanced and specialist equipment while protecting our facilities, our people, those in our care and the community.
You will need to be physically capable, psychologically resilient and exemplify behaviours which demonstrate a flexible work ethic, integrity, good judgement, self-discipline, and initiative.
Eligibility to Apply
Show moreYou must be an Australian citizen or hold Australian permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship to be considered for permanent appointments and you must have a current C class driver licence (automatic licence is accepted).
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
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