Make a difference and be rewarded!
Do you want a job working with people that is both challenging and rewarding? Where each day has great variety, where you experience excellent work conditions and enjoy a satisfying career?
Prison Officers supervise every aspect of a prisoner's life. In addition to custodial duties, Prison Officers need to build and maintain good relationships with prisoners. You'll have to balance authority with understanding.
You'll need a common sense approach to the job, be able to stand up for your values and be fair and consistent in the way you treat offenders. It's a role like no other and one of the most rewarding things about it is knowing that you're helping the community.
As a Prison Officer you can make a real difference...
Interested? Read the Information Booklet for full details.
The Information Booklet contains everything you need to know about the role including the Job Description Form (JDF), the benefits and work conditions and the recruitment and selection process.
Work-Related Requirements
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You must be an Australian Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand Citizen to be eligible for permanent appointment to a Prison Officer position.
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No formal qualifications are required to apply.
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Applicants must be available for assessment within Australia. Travel to and from all assessments is at the applicant’s expense.
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All applicants are required to undergo a National Criminal History check and Integrity Assessment.
Successful applicants will be placed in an Appointment Pool from which job offers may be made when vacancies occur for up to 12 months. Placement in the Appointment Pool does not guarantee a job offer.
If you are unable to access the Information Booklet or would like more information contact DCS Recruiting on (08) 9264 9615 or email dcs.recruiting@correctiveservices.wa.gov.au
How to apply
The Department’s preferred option is that applicants submit an online application using the “Apply for Job” button below. You will need to attach a copy of your current resume, including the details of two work related referees, and answer the questions below in no more than 200 words per question.
Question 1. Why are you interested in becoming a Prison Officer and what do you believe you can bring to this role?
Question 2. Please tell us about your understanding of Aboriginal people and culture. Can you identify specific issues that may contribute to the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in our prison system?
If you are unable to apply online you can obtain an Application Package by calling (08) 9264 9615.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation.
