Correctional Officer - Wagga Wagga Court

Your journey to becoming a Correctional Officer begins right here.

Changing careers can be a big decision.  CSNSW can provide you with both a comprehensive paid training course and a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice to get you on your way.

If you’ve been searching for a rewarding career path where you can utilise your current skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

About the role

Correctional Officers contribute to community safety and assist offenders in finding paths for improvement in their lives. They supervise inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales.

To support a broad range of people in custody, our workforce needs to be equally diverse. We encourage applications from women and Aboriginal Peoples who would like to join our inclusive organisation.

What will you do?

• Supervise inmates in the court or cell complex or during transportation.
• De-escalate conflict situations.  
• Undertake security checks & inmates searches.
• Undertake custody related administration.
• Work collaboratively in a team.
• Respond to emergency type situations including safely handling a firearm.

To find out more, watch our ‘Day in the Life of a Correctional Officer’ video.

We are taking application for the following location

• Wagga Wagga Courts

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.
• Competitive base Salary rate of $72,962 pa plus superannuation and penalties
• Take advantage of 6 weeks of annual leave.
• Earn a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialized roles.
• Stay active and healthy with our Fitness Passport.
• Benefit from a tax break through a Novated car lease.
• Plus, we offer additional study leave to support your continued growth and development.

Requirements of the role:

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Current driver’s license
• Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willing to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practise.
• Meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have reasonable level of fitness.
• Body art or modifications that are on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands as well as tattoos or modifications of an offensive nature are prohibited. . For this policy, the prohibited areas of the neck and hands are anything visible beyond the fastened collar or buttoned cuff of a long sleeve shirt. - Please refer to the dress manual below for further information.

Additional Eligibility Criteria for Transport Roles

• Willing to obtain a Medium Rigid License within 3 months of commencing the role (Transport and some regional court locations only)

What do you need to apply?

• A cover letter (max. 1 page)
• An up-to-date resume (max. 2 pages)
• Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly.

For more information, visit the following helpful links.

• Role requirements, pre-employment checks and videos
• Dress Manual
• Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools
• Download the role description  
• Eligibility for higher commencing salary Fact Sheet

Need help with your application?

For more information regarding the role, recruitment process or recruitment adjustments, please contact Amanda Richardson via amanda.richardson@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 02 8688 2869.

Alternatively, you can reach out to Talent Acquisition, or speak to one of our advisors on 1800 810 316 (option 1) and inform us of your preferred method of communication.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

Visit our careers site for more information about Inclusion & Diversity.

It is important to note, that you can only apply for a Correctional Officer role with Corrective Services NSW ONCE in every 12 months and we will withdraw your application if you:

• Have applied for a Correctional Officer (Casual or Ongoing) or Overseer role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months.
• You are currently going through the recruitment process for another location or Correctional Officer role within a Correctional Centre.