Apply to be a Correctional Officer

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Applying to be a Correctional Officer is easy to do with our interactive application form.

What are the benefits?

• The average officer earns an average of $95,000 p.a.
• Six weeks annual leave
• Ongoing employment in the SA Public Sector – Full time & Part time positions available
• No prior correctional experience required
• Paid 12-week inhouse training course, work towards completing nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)
• Career progression opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice
• Contribute to maintaining community safety

Am I eligible?

• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
• Be 18 years or older at the time of application
• Hold a current South Australian Driver’s Licence with no restrictions
• Pass a satisfactory National Criminal History Check
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role

Learn about the recruitment process

Training

After successfully being offered a position the new recruit will begin a 14-week training course. This comprises an initial eight weeks of classroom-based training followed by a four-week period of in-service training within a prison environment. A further two weeks of classroom-based training will be conducted prior to the end of 12 months probationary period.

Placement

Applicants can indicate an order of preference in their application form. Every effort will be made to accommodate the first choice but is based upon the department’s operational requirements.

Learn more about Training

Further information

For further information contact our recruitment consultants on (08) 8226 9150 or (08) 8226 9048
Email: DCSTCORecruitment@sa.gov.au