SESG - Senior Prison Officer - General Duties

About this role

• Join Corrections Victoria's security and emergency response unit
• Multiple positions available across metro Melbourne and the Barwon South West region
• Work with a high-performing and passionate team within the Department of Justice and Community Safety
• Start at salary of $85,787 with additional 7.5% allowance plus penalty rates
• Five weeks paid annual leave per year. 

About the business unit 

The Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG) provides security and emergency response services to Victoria's correctional system. 

SESG oversees many portfolios, including emergency and incident response, high security person escorts, state-wide training services, barrier control, search and canine services and the management of firearms. 

About the role 

The Senior Prison Officer – SESG is responsible for providing security services to support Victoria's corrections system. 

As a general duties member of SESG, you will: 

• Support SESG operational activities, including incident and emergency response and escorts. 

• Be part of a high-quality service that ensures the safety and security of people in custody, staff and visitors across Victoria's corrections system. 

• Participate in a range of security activities, including barrier control, searches, patrols, escorts, intelligence collection and more. 

• Contribute to a positive, safe and healthy workforce culture built on professional excellence, teamwork and safe work practices. 

• Operate various security equipment. 

• Investigate, collate and prepare reports. 

You will also be required to work flexible hours – including every second weekend and some public holidays – and attend to urgent work as required. 

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

About you 

As an ideal candidate, you will possess: 

• Some understanding of SESG's operations and procedures or professional experience working in safety or security. 

• A standard of fitness or the ability to attain a level of fitness that would withstand the physical demands of the role. 

• A dedication to achieving high standards, working as part of a team. 

• A working knowledge of the full range of Microsoft Windows and MS Office application suite. 

Eligibility 

• Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
• A full and current Victorian driver's licence, or a minimum P2 driver's licence 
• Prior to commencement you will be required to obtain a current Australian Statement of Attainment for the First Aid unit HLTAIDO11 Provide First Aid 

All other required qualifications will be provided through SESG training.

Recruitment process 

Candidates will be required to proceed through several recruitment stages to be successful. These stages are outlined below. 

• Online application

• Online Situational Judgement Test

• In-person interview 

• Health assessment  

• Verification checks (See the ‘How to apply' section below for more details) 

• Pre physical fitness assessments (See below)

This assessment measures your fitness to ensure you are fit to progress to the next stage and will consist of 3 intense stages. To best prepare, ensure you can complete: 

• 6.5 on a beep test 
• 1 min 15 second wall sit
• 20 cadence push-ups 
• 20 cadence sit-ups 
• 1 min 30 second prone bridge plank 
• lift and squat 20kg x 20 reps 

Some tests may involve wearing a gas mask. Completion of these fitness requirements does not guarantee an invitation to assessment centre. 

• Assessment Centre  
  • Attend a four-day assessment, which will include practical scenarios, as well as written and physical assessments. Attendees will not be paid but will be provided free accommodation and meals. This assessment will be held in Ararat. 

 

Information Session

Want to learn more before applying? Join our in-person information session in Lara to learn more about the role, recruitment process, and what to expect as part of the SESG.

Tuesday 2 June

6:00pm - 7:30pm 
Lara (event details and address will be provided prior to the session)

Register via this link. Places are limited and registration is essential.

 

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and a Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). 

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. 

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