This recruitment pool will run for a period of twenty four (24) months and may be used to fill ongoing permanent opportunities.
Currently, there are two (2) permanent positions available for immediate filling.
About Justice
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
The Drug Detection Unit (DDU) contributes to the safe, secure and efficient operation of custodial facilities by utilising detection dogs and other technologies to deter, detect and disrupt illegal drugs and other contraband entering custodial facilities.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting searches of individuals, environments and property with a detection dog or other drug detection technology
- The full care, fitness and welfare of a detection dog during its working life including the provision of a healthy and secure property/home environment
- Responsibility for the operational effectiveness and ongoing maintenance of their detection dog
- Conducting ongoing use, trials and research of drug detection technology
In order to be appointed as a DDO you must be able to demonstrate and maintain the following requirements:
- Exemplify behaviours which demonstrate respect, integrity, good judgement, self-discipline and initiative
- Work effectively as a team member, respond to directions and instructions, while building positive working relationships
- Be able to operate within a structured environment with limited supervision
- Have highly developed communication skills
- Have a demonstrated affinity for dogs
- Be willing to maintain personal health and fitness to a pre-determined standard
Eligibility
Special conditions:
- These positions are only open to current Prison Officers and Youth Custodial Officers employed by the Department of Justice.
- A current ‘C’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence
- A valid Senior First Aid qualification (or equivalent) received from an accredited training provider
- The willingness and ability to travel intrastate by airplane with or without a dog
- Successful applicants must be willing, where required, to home kennel their allocated dog and use their private vehicle to transport their allocated dog to and from their residence and place of duty, generous allowances are provided for this.
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two work related referees.
- A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following two Work Related Requirements.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Teamwork and maintaining relationships
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
All remaining Work Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Candidates who progress through the selection process may also be required to participate in the following:
- A fitness assessment
- A dog affinity assessment, and
- A panel interview.
Successful applicants appointed from a pool will be subject to a 9-month probationary period as a Drug Detection Officer. During probation successful applicants must undertake the necessary mandatory training programs and pass relevant assessments as prescribed by the Drug Detection Unit to the required standards.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Jason Rowbottom, Deputy Superintendent Drug Detection Unit on (08) 9366 6537 or jason.rowbottom@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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