Senior Prison Officer - Hopkins Correctional Centre

About this role

• Day-to-day management of prisoners and Prison Officers within designated area of responsibility
•  Fixed-Term, Full-Time (end date 01/01/2027) opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• COG2B: $83,288 - $95,778 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a

 Senior Prison Officer, to provide a critical role within Hopkins Correctional Centre.

About the Business Unit

Hopkins Correctional Centre is a male medium-security facility, located in the Grampians Region.

About the Role

As a Senior Prison Officer, you will take a lead role within custodial teams, coaching, mentoring and supporting Prison Officers. The role encompasses a range of teamwork, case management, custodial and security responsibilities.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of prisoner accommodation, be able to manage the day-to-day operations of a team of Prison Officers and the case management of more complex or difficult offenders. Offender management involves working in a team environment with other professionals to optimise the opportunities for rehabilitation through all aspects of the day-to-day routines, services and programs of the facility. You will model and reinforce positive behaviour and thinking within your team and with prisoners, to assist the individual prisoner's ability to change their behaviour and contribute in a positive manner to the community upon release.

You will ensure that you and your team of Prison Officers make appropriate notes, documentation and reports around working with and directly supervising prisoners within the offender Individual Management Plans (IMP). This includes direct offender management interactions with each prisoner to review progress and regular liaison with program staff to ensure the prisoner's program participation aligns with their needs.

Your duties will also include preparing prisoner assessments and provide advice and recommendation to prison-based committees and participate in programs and a variety of prisoner and prison activities. You will also contribute to the training of Prison Officer staff to facilitate learning, improve professional skills, and will also contribute to the maintenance and implementation of improved work processes and systems and may be required to conduct some statistical analysis.

A Pre-Employment Health Assessment and completion of the Prison Officer Pre-Service Training Program will be required for external candidates and non-custodial staff.

Some of your duties will include:

• Co-ordinate the day-to-day operations of a team of Prison Officers.
• Work with all members of the prison to ensure the safety and security of prisoners, staff and visitors. This includes maintenance of the integrity of both the external and internal security of the facility, appropriate levels of surveillance and interaction within the facility, and ensuring compliance with security and safety procedures.
• Manage a caseload of offenders, including more difficult and complex offenders, in accordance with the requirements of offender management practices, liaising with the various Clinical, Vocational, Personal Development and Reintegration Service staff, to meet the identified needs of offenders.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to manage a caseload of offenders and liaise with various stakeholders to meet the identified needs of offenders, including knowledge and understanding of the Offender Management Framework.
• Ability to lead and co-ordinate a team of Prison Officers, including the performance management process and the delivery of training, coaching and support to Prison Officers.
• Knowledge and understanding of LOPs, DCIs, CRs and relevant legislation and their application in the custodial environment.  

Qualifications

• Completion of Prison Officer Pre-Service Training.
• Completion of Certificate III Correctional Practice.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.