Your Role
Here's what you will be doing:
- Conduct x-ray screening and search visitors upon entry.
- Work in the prison property area and operate the prison control room.
- Monitor CCTV and support key administrative prison functions.
- Maintain minimal prisoner contact while ensuring safety and security.
About You
The company is looking for:
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including public holidays and weekends.
- Holder of an Australian driver's licence.
- Physically fit and able to pass a medical assessment.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Availability to commence in March 2027.
Compensation & Benefits
- Approximate salary of $75,000 per annum plus superannuation and overtime.
- Hourly rate of $30.77 during training and $37.89 after completion.
- Seven weeks of paid annual leave.
- 8-hour to 12.5-hour shifts with a mix of weekdays, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Paid comprehensive training including self-defence, first aid, communication skills, incident response, and more.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a team of 200 staff on-site.
Training & Development
Successful candidates will undertake an 8-week paid training program covering standard operating procedures, self-defence, radio training, report writing, first aid and CPR, communication skills, incident response, x-ray and ion scan screening, fire training, and other relevant areas.
Career Progression
With 200 staff in varied roles on-site, there are numerous pathways for career progression within the organisation.
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