Benefits $57k + Overtime (Base salary + penalties increasing up to $80,000 pa. plus superannuation). Six weeks annual leave. Ongoing employment in the SA Public Sector – Full time & Part time positions available. No prior correctional experience required. Fully paid 12-week inhouse training course. Career progression opportunities. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working Recruiting for all prison sites. Successful completion of training will be accredited with Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial).Aboutthe RoleCorrectionalOfficers undertake a front-line role in the prison system.They are responsible for a wide range of duties relating tothe safety, security and welfare of prisoners in our care.They manage day-to-day issues and contribute to ongoingrehabilitation.ApplicationWe are nowtaking applications for Correctional Officers. You will need to complete an online application including Correctional Officer Application Pack and attach supporting documentation (eg. Birth certificate, Australian citizenship. Any additional documentation or information that you feel can support your application.As aCorrectional Officer your duties can include: Observing prisoner conduct, behaviour, and activities Conducting prisoner cell searches Transporting and escorting prisoners Assisting and encouraging prisoners with their individual development programs and case reviews Assisting prisoners with matters affecting their welfare, security, behaviours and routines Responding to emergency situations, including prisoner conflicts, prisoner injury and medical crisis Conducting strip searched of prisonersAboutyouTo be a greatCorrectional Officer, you will be: Socially responsible with personal honesty and integrity Display empathy and cultural awareness Mature and self-confident Use interpersonal skills and emotional stability which enables supportive and constructive relationships with work colleagues and with prisoners Model and foster positive, respectful leadership behaviours The ability to use critical thinking, be alert and observant at all times A high level of resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence Work successfully with the greater team to maintain the safety and securityAboutusTheDepartment employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibilityfor nine prisons and sixteen Community Correctional offices acrossthe state.Our StrategicFocus is: Invest in strategic initiative to reduce reoffending Reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal people incarcerated in South Australia Deliver world class correctional services Actively contribute to improving outcomes for all people impacted by the criminal justice system. Prioritise the safety of staff, our partners, people under our supervision.MinimumRequirements A current South Australia Driver’s Licence An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 18 years or olderSalaryTraineeCorrectional Officer: $53,455 p.a (CO1) plus superannuation (12weeks only)CorrectionalOfficer: $57,842 - $65,905 p.a (CO2) plus penalties increasing upto $80,000 p.a plus superannuationApplyNow!To find outmore about: Correctional Officers, how to applyEnquiriesRecruitmentConsultantsDCSTCORecruitment@sa.gov.au8226 9150 or8226 9048ApplicationInstructionsApplicationscan be submitted to [email protected] post the postal address below:GPO BOX 1747,Adelaide SA 5001AdditionalInformation Recruiting for the Port Augusta Prison, Port LincolnPrison and Cadell Training Centre.There is more than one position available.We encourageapplications from people with diverse backgrounds including allages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse andLGBTIQA+. Applications close: 30/04/2024 11:00 PM Attachments:- Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public _Sector.pdf- Correctional Officer Application and Pre-Employment _Declaration (Fillable).pdfFlexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.