The Department of Justice is now recruiting Prison Officers for Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison and Greenough Regional Prison.
Successful applicants will be paid to train locally. Training salary is $66,658 pa, increasing to $86,156-$98,107 pa (plus super) on commencement.
As a Prison Officer, you’ll be generally rostered 10 shifts in a 21-day cycle – that’s eleven days off!
It’s a career which offers generous leave entitlements, promotional opportunities, and the chance to positively impact the daily lives of people in the justice system.
Apply by 4.30 pm Monday 8 July 2024.
As a Prison Officer, you can make a positive difference to the lives of the people in your care. The role is diverse and rewarding with a number of different career pathways available.
Our Prison Officers ensure the safety, security and smooth operations of custodial facilities around the State. They also play a key support role in offender rehabilitation and reintegration back into the community.
These valuable interactions between staff and offenders are one of the most rewarding aspects of the job.
The Department of Justice values a diverse workforce and we encourage applications by people from different backgrounds, cultures and life experience.
We recognise the unique attributes that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to the role.
Good communication skills, an ability to empathise, mentor and support offenders as they prepare for reintegration to the community are all vital qualities for the role.
As a Prison Officer working for the Department of Justice, you will:
- support the Department in achieving its mission of a fair, just and safe community for all Western Australians
- contribute to the safe, secure and efficient operation of our prisons
- play a key part in the rehabilitation process which helps prisoners address their offending behaviours.
Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent conditions and a competitive salary.
If you have been previously employed as a Prison Officer with Department of Justice, Western Australia within the last two years and have completed your probation, complete the custodial staff re-engagement online form.
The role
Prison Officers act as role models for prisoners, to motivate, support, encourage and put structure into their lives.
Your biggest challenge will be building rapport with prisoners in your care while maintaining professionalism, a high level of integrity and applying the departments code of conduct. Balancing authority and understanding with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach is essential.
Your tasks will vary according to the security level of the prison and may include:
- induction of prisoners
- staffing various units in the prison including the gatehouse, accommodation wings and other strategic areas
- helping prisoners develop a plan to make the best use of their time in prison
- assisting with vocational training of prisoners
- escorting prisoners and supervising prison activities including recreation, industry and training
- writing daily reports
- responding to incidents and complying with all policies and procedures.