Supervisor - Security and Emergency Services Group
Join Corrections Victoria's specialised security and emergency response unit
Lead specialist portfolios across chemical agents, firearms, canines, OH&S and HR
Earn a base salary of $100,490 plus a 7.5% allowance
Penalty rates and overtime can increase your take-home pay
The Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG) delivers security and emergency response services across Victoria’s correctional system.
SESG respond to incidents and emergencies, support high-security escorts, conduct search operations, operate specialist security equipment and assist with barrier control across correctional facilities statewide.
About the role
As Supervisor - SESG, you will lead a highly trained response team responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the prison.
In this role, you will:
Lead the day-to-day management of specialist work areas
Manage portfolios including chemical agents, firearms, canines, occupational health and safety and human resources
Lead working parties, reference groups and project teams
Develop, implement and review operational practices and procedures
Contribute to best practice governance, workforce development and continuous improvement
Support the professional development and performance of your team
Provide advice and written reports to senior management.
This role involves shift work, including weekends and public holidays. The role also may include travel across Melbourne and Geelong. There are multiple roles across various prison locations.
About you
As an ideal candidate, you will possess:
experience in working in safety or security, or some understanding of SESGs operations and procedures
a level of fitness that would withstand a physically demanding role
strong teamwork and communication skills
a high level of professionalism, leadership and accountability
knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite.
The role commences on a base of $100,490 with an additional 7.5% allowance plus 10% intermittent overtime allowance. This excludes penalty rates and additional allowances, which are applied on top of the base. You will also accrue five weeks of paid annual leave.
Eligibility requirements
To apply, you must:
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
Hold a current Victorian driver licence (minimum P2)
Be clean shaven when operationally required to safely wear breathing apparatus
First Aid certification will be required prior to commencement. All other training is provided.
Fitness requirements
The Senior Prison Officer - SESG is a physically demanding role. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will complete physical fitness testing. This will consist of 3 stages. Some of these tests may involve wearing a gas mask. To best prepare, ensure you can complete:
6.5 on a beep test
1 min 15 second wall sit
1 min 30 second prone bridge plank
lift and squat 20kg x 20 reps
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Corrections Victoria is an exceptional employer that prioritises community safety and personal growth, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions directly impact the lives of individuals on parole. Located in Werribee, this role provides unique opportunities for professional development through hands-on experience in case management and community engagement, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
