Posted: 28 January
Offer description
Job Description
A rewarding career as a Prison Officer with the WA Department of Justice awaits.
You will have many employment benefits and personal development opportunities, including on-the-job training and a nationally accredited qualification (paid for by the Department).
* Ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of prisons and effective management of prisoners.
* Interact with minimum to maximum security prisoners on a 24/7 roster system.
* Model positive behaviours and motivate prisoners to gain skills and knowledge to re-enter the community, to reduce the risk of re-offending.
* Great communication skills to build positive relationships with a diverse prisoner population.
* A practical and common-sense approach to solving problems and being able to adapt to challenging situations.
* Excellent team working skills with colleagues and prisoners to achieve personal and professional goals.
* An awareness and understanding of Aboriginal people and their culture.
Please submit a current, comprehensive resume/CV that highlights your suitability for this position in the context of the selection criteria in the Job Description Form.
Additionally, you will be asked to provide detailed responses to the two online application questions below:
What has attracted you to the Prison Officer role?
Explain how you will apply your personal skills or experience within the Prison Officer Role?
This is a highly competitive process and your response and CV will be evaluated during the shortlisting phase.
