Casual Correctional Officers – Tamworth

An exciting opportunity exists for a casual Correctional Officers to join our growing team at 

Tamworth Correctional Centre. A medium security facility for male offenders located in the Northern Tablelands, 397 kilometres north of Sydney.

About the role:

• 24 hours, 7 days a week rotating shift roster.

• Provide safety, security, welfare and rehabilitation of inmates/offenders.

• Conducting daily searches and musters.

• Locate and remove illegal and restricted substances whilst undertaking searches.

• Manage inmates of all classifications.

• Provide ongoing monitoring and security at all times.

• Undertake all custody related administrative duties.

• Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements of the role:

• Must be a minimum age of 18 years old.

• Hold a valid and full driver's license (with no restrictions).

• Must be an Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Willing and able to work irregular shift patterns/hours of work (shifts up to 8 hours, 7 days a week).

• Be available to work at short notice (calls for casual work are after 5pm for work on the following day).

• Competent to safely handle a firearm.

• Ensure you meet the minimum medical standards and be of a reasonable fitness level.

• Be a team player with good verbal and written communication skills.

• Have foundational computer skills.

• Able to adhere to dress code including no visible inappropriate or offensive tattoos.

How to apply:

• Answer all questions on the online application form

• Ensure you have an up-to-date resume no more than three (3) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to the position.

• Ensure you have a brief cover letter no more than one (1) page introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the role.

Applications received via this requisition will be considered for Tamworth Correctional Centre ONLY. Please do not apply if this not a location of preference for you.

It is important to note, that you can only apply for Correctional Officer role with Corrective Services NSW ONCE in every 12 months and we will withdraw your application if you:

• Have applied for a Correctional Officer or Overseer role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months.

• You are currently going through the recruitment process for another location.

Talent Pool

If your application is successful and you pass all pre-employment checks, your application will be placed into a talent pool and valid for up to 12 months. When a vacancy arises in your preferred location, the talent pool will be activated and offers of employment will be based on date of application, location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience.

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace that values and supports diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Department encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed below, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.