Talent Pool - Correctional Officer - Security Operations …, Coffs Harbour City Council

Correctional Officer (CO) Corrective Services New South Wales (CSNSW) Talent Pool Creation for future Ongoing full time Correctional Officer roles Security Operations Group (SOG) – Operations | K9 | Extreme High Security Escort Unit Location: Statewide (Extreme High Security – SOG Metro only) Salary Range
- $75,151
- $89,070 pa plus incidental allowance between $1153
- $3458 pa About The Role This role provides a high standard of security, assistance and support to General Managers, Governors, senior management, and officers in charge of correctional centres within NSW to assist in the maintenance of good order, discipline, safety, and security of correctional centres. Providing a high standard of continuous static and dynamic security in the containment and oversight of Extreme High Risk Restricted inmate / Extreme High Security offender activities to contribute to the safety, security, welfare, development and rehabilitation of inmates and the safety of the public, in compliance with the direction of the Courts and Departmental policies and procedures. The Security Operations Group provides an exceptional operating standard for the management of critical incidents, high risk escorts by ensuring appropriate planning, threat assessments and sound operational decision making with specialised training. The Security Operation Group works closely with other external law enforcement agencies and key stakeholders ensuring professionalism and upholding CSNSW client service standards. The selection day will be held for all SOG streams i.e. EHSEU, K9 or SOG operations. A separate criterion will be conducted for applicants applying for the K9 positions. About You As a standout candidate for this role, you will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, be resilient and possess a strong work ethic and high level of integrity in line with CSNSW core values. Must be prepared to work a rotating roster, including weekend and shift work, travel to any location within NSW, and at times spend extended periods away from your residence including afterhours and emergency call outs. You will be required to pass the standard Security Operations Group fitness test prior to progressing to a selection day. Essential Requirements
- Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience
- Completed and ability to maintain the Security Operations Group fitness test
- Completed the Emergency Response Operators Course (EROC)
- Possess a valid NSW Driver’s Licence and be able to drive official vehicles
- Maintain a high level of commitment to the role requirements
- Willingness to respond to reliable incidents and work alongside other Security & Custody teams and external law enforcement agencies
- Work in partnership with the Immediate Action Teams
- Successfully complete any relevant training courses required to maintain proficiency within the Security Operations Group (Security Operations Group Induction Course)
- Have completed or ability to complete all requirements of the NSW Corrective Services Dog Handlers Course and able to meet and maintain the standards of an operational CSNSW K9 handler.
- Driver’s Licence with ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW. Essential Certifications
- Hold or be willing to obtain relevant base qualifications required to undertake the role, including Glock 17, 9mm qualification and relevant firearm platforms
- Hold a Chemical Munitions Operations Certification (CMOC)
- Hold an Emergency Response Operators certification (EROC) Additional Requirements Depending On Role Selection
- Meet satisfactory probity and National Security Clearances. The successful applicants will be required to be an Australian Citizen and obtain National Security Clearance to ‘Secret’ level within 6 months of appointment to the role. Should applicants fail to meet the probity and security checks they will be assigned to a suitable Correctional Officer role.
- The successful K9 applicant must have completed or have the ability to successfully complete all requirements of the CSNSW Dog Handlers Course. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside or be willing to relocate within 115 kilometres of the nominated K9 Unit Base and must have a secure yard to house a CSNSW Dog.
- K9 applicants will be required to have a residential yard or be prepared to relocate into a residential property that has a yard within a set time frame, if their application is successful. This will be reviewed by the State K9 Manager. A full residential inspection will be conducted at the residence of the successful applicant. Any costs involved with the upgrade of the yard will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. No other dogs other than the departmental dog will be permitted to reside at the residence of the successful handler unless approved by the SAS of the K9 Unit. What do you need to apply?
- Give an example of a conflict you tried to resolve but ended up having to refer it to your supervisor. What did you try and when did you decide to refer it on?
- Select a recent work example, describe how you planned out your work once you were clear on the goal.
- Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly.
- Nominate preferred work location (Metro, West, North, South).
- Nominate preferred work group (Security Operations Group Operations, Extreme High Security Escort Unit or Security Operations Group K9). Applications close 7th June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. 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 People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qsk0f