About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a specialist emergency response team based in Canning Vale. The Special Operations Group (SOG) is a major service provider within Department of Justice, delivering emergency response and security support to correctional facilities within WA. We are looking for men and women with a commitment to excellence who enjoy a fit and active lifestyle.
You will join a committed, dedicated and disciplined team undertaking the following roles:
- Master control room operations
- Perimeter security
- Responding to major incidents
- Searching
- High security and specialist escorts
- Operational and emergency response management training
In support of strategic workforce diversity initiatives, the Department encourages applications from women, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people, people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What it takes…
SOG Officers play a vital role in the work of the Department, exemplifying behaviours which demonstrate respect, integrity, good judgement, self-discipline and initiative.
SOG Officers work effectively as team members, responding to directions and instructions, while building positive working relationships. Being able to operate within a structured environment with limited supervision, they are able to demonstrate reasoning and analytical skills to resolve problems, make decisions, and ensuring they carry out tasks to completion.
Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, SOG Officers have an ability to recognise, respect and learn how to work with gender, social and cultural differences, including with Aboriginal people.
Adept with both oral and written communication, SOG Officers utilise these skills to resolve conflict in a diverse range of contexts and situations.
As a SOG Officers your health and fitness is of a high priority. It’s important to maintain this by ongoing health and fitness strategies to keep up with the role and understand that sound body and mind are critical to providing an effective and safe emergency response service.
About you
To be eligible for employment as a SOG Officer with the Department of Justice, you must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or have permanent residency status within Australia
- Possess a valid C-Class (Manual) driver’s licence
- Possess a valid and unrestricted Medium Rigid (MR) class heavy vehicle licence or equivalent (or be willing to obtain this within 12 months of employment at your own expense)
- At time of appointment, possess a HLTAID003 Provide First Aid qualification (with nine months validity remaining).
- Obtain clearance through the Department’s criminal history and integrity screening assessment process.
If appointed, new officers must successfully complete all mandatory foundation training and assessment requirements upon engagement with the Department. In addition, SOG Officers are required to undertake ongoing learning and development activities to maintain a satisfactory level of skills, knowledge and fitness as required of the position.
Selection Assessments
Shortlisted applicants will need to be available to attend various selection assessments (e.g., fitness testing, interviews, medicals) in Perth during the period of April 2020 to June 2020. You will be provided with the dates and locations of assessments prior to each stage should your application progress. Any travel to and from assessments is at the applicant’s expense.
Further Information
As a first step, please carefully read the SOG Information Booklet which is attached to this job advertisement. If you decide you would like to learn more about the role.
If you would like further information please contact Mr Leadbeatter on (08) 9366 6802 for a confidential discussion.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the work-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A current and comprehensive RESUME, including the names and contact details of two work-related referees (current/recent supervisors and/or managers are preferred).
- A 2-PAGE STATEMENT. You are required to provide a specific example to the questions below, in preparing your examples, please provide the Situation, Task, Action and Result (STAR method):
A) SOG Officers conduct a variety of operational tasks. These tasks require Officers to work as part of a team to ensure a positive outcome.
Q - Please provide your strongest example from your current or previous employment which demonstrates your skills & abilities to work effectively in a team.
B) SOG Officers are required to effectively communicate with various stakeholders (staff, prisoners, community) in their role.
Q - Please provide your strongest example that demonstrates your communication skills, which you believe would assist you as a Prison Officer (SOG).
C) At times SOG Officers are presented with challenging situations which require them to respond effectively.
Q - Please provide your strongest example outlining some of your personal strengths for dealing with challenging people and situations. Provide examples to demonstrate these skills & abilities.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Pool Recruitment
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. When part of a pool you may be offered a permanent or temporary position, however an appointment is not guaranteed.
This pool will be open for a period of twenty four months from the date of first appointment. Permanent and fixed-term full-time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise. A successful application and placement in the SOG appointment pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people and people with disability including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Mr Leadbeatter on (08) 9366 6802 for a confidential discussion.
