Prison Officer and Special Operations Group opportunities available now!
Please note that the closing date for this advertisement is 4.30pm Friday 16 August 2024.
The Department of Justice respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land as being the first peoples of this country. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia and understand the importance of fostering respectful partnerships with Aboriginal colleagues, clients, and those in our care. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values inclusion and diversity.
A role with the WA Department of Justice is more than a job - it is an opportunity to have a rewarding career!
These exciting roles offer many employment benefits and personal development opportunities, including on-the-job training, receiving a nationally accredited qualification (paid by the Department), a competitive salary, regional benefits, attractive rosters, generous leave entitlements, supplied uniforms and career opportunities. You are further supported on the job by experienced staff and management, as you work together as a team to keep everyone safe - including the community.
Prison Officers for various regional and metropolitan locations across Western Australia
As a Prison Officer you will have the opportunity to work in a diverse range of facilities and interact with minimum to maximum security prisoners on a 24/7 roster system. Prison Officer functions ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the prison and management of prisoners. You can make a positive difference to those you work with by role modelling behaviours and motivating prisoners to gain skills and knowledge, reduce re-offending and re-enter the community.
Special Operations Group Officers based in Canning Vale, Western Australia
As a member of our disciplined Special Operations Group (SOG) you will provide armed security support and emergency response for all correctional facilities within WA on a 24/7 roster system. SOG duties also include searches, high-security escorts, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. SOG officers are required to demonstrate good judgement under pressure, a flexible work ethic and an ongoing commitment to physical fitness and resilience.
To be successful in these roles you will demonstrate:
- 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.
To Apply
When you apply you will be given an option to select your preferred position: Prison Officer, Special Operations Group or both. Applicants who select ‘both’ will be considered for both the SOG and Prison Officer roles.
To assist you in preparing your best application, please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and Job Applicant Information Guides for each role. Frequently asked questions will be answered in these documents. It is also recommended that you attend an information session before applying.
This is a highly competitive process - your response and CV will be evaluated during the shortlisting phase.
During the application process, we require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive resume/CV that highlights your suitability for this position in the context of the job-related requirements (selection criteria) contained in the Job Description Form.
- Please include details of two referees who are your current or recent direct line Supervisor or Manager.
- Respond to the question below within the online application. It is very important that you provide as much information as you can regarding your skills, knowledge, and abilities (up to 400 words).
Question: Please outline why you want to be a Prison Officer or Special Operations Group Prison Officer?
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.
For more detail about the process, requirements, and other benefits, please refer to the Job Applicant Information Guide.
Prior to submitting your application, it is important to read the Information Guide and Job Description Form (JDF) attached to this advertisement.
Existing Prison Officers
If you are currently a Department of Justice Prison Officer, you can apply for SOG via an Expression of Interest on JustUs > Human Resources > Internal Expressions of Interest.
Smoke Free Policy
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across the Academy by 28 February 2024, and all women’s prisons by 28 March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
If you have any questions please feel free to call recruitment on 1800 974 199, or send an email to our inbox at recruitment@justice.wa.gov.au
