Correctional Officers - Port Phillip Prison
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Summary about this job
Police & Corrections
Company: G4S Custodial Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 - $74,999
Phone: +61-2-7605-3097
Fax: +61-7-5597-7957
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Detail information about job Correctional Officers - Port Phillip Prison. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Unique & Rewarding Career Path where you can Make a Difference
- Shift Work- Across a 24/7 period which can enables a better work/life balance
- Initial and Ongoing Training Provided - Highly Competitive Salary Package
G4S Custodial Services Pty Ltd operates Port Phillip Prison on behalf of Corrections Victoria. The 1100 + bed maximum security men's prison is located at Truganina. We recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary of continuous service delivery at Port Phillip Prison, and have commenced our tenure into the next 20 year contract.
We currently have a number of opportunities for individuals to join our next Correctional Officer Training course due to commence in September 2018.
We are holding an Information Session at the prison. If you would like to attend please copy and paste the following link into your browser and register - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckbCUb8Gq9wtO8rJRuq4mPdcz04oWWgVPAvABm2tXdncAIjw/viewform
The role of a Correctional Officer is varied and challenging, just some of the duties include;
- Maintaining the safety, security and good order of the prison, all staff, partners, visitors, prisoners and the facility itself
- Supervision of prisoners
- Participating in case management
- Managing inductions and transfers of prisoners
- Assisting and supervising visitations
- Writing comprehensive reports all whilst continually upholding the safety and security of all persons within and the prison itself
What we look for in our applicants;
- Life Experience - we look for applicants who show maturity in their attitudes and decisions
- Leadership & Responsibility – through your working history you will demonstrate experience where you have held responsibility, accountability or a position of leadership
- Diversity - we recognize and value having a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all different backgrounds, industries, experience levels and qualifications
- Communication Skills - the ability to listen, build rapport and adapt to people from all different walks of life
- Negotiation Skills - proven ability to resolve conflict and make good judgements
- Discipline & Commitment- to ongoing health & well being
- Resilience - an ability to succeed under pressure without compromise
In return G4S Can Offer;
- Fully paid, comprehensive training programs
- Highly competitive salary packages and benefits
- Unique career paths and opportunities for career progression across multiple sites
- Shift work rosters which can truly offer a better work/life balance
- The opportunity to contribute to the lives and rehabilitation of persons in our custody and make a difference to the community
At G4S, our people are our business; we work in partnership with our customers to deliver safer communities and overall strive to make a difference. You will show pride and passion in your work ethic, a commitment to procedure and be a person of personal and professional integrity