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Career as a Correctional Officer
The Tasmania Prison Service has a recruitment campaign commencing on the 18th July 2012. Please visit the Jobs website from that date for more details. Applications close 10th August 2012.
A Correctional Officer (CO) works within a professional team who are responsible for the safe, secure and humane management of prisoners. A CO interacts with prisoners to guide and assist them towards rehabilitation and a smooth return back into society upon release.
The role of a CO is a challenging but highly rewarding one. Each prisoner offers different challenges and you can find yourself acting as a teacher, counsellor, role model and social worker. So if it is variety of challenges you are looking for - look no further. If you think you have the empathy and maturity to deal with often difficult situations, we are looking for you.
A CO can expect to undertake the following roles:
Supervising prisoners
Monitoring property and equipment
Advising prisoners of their rights and responsibilities
Providing case management to prisoners
Assisting and encouraging prisoners with their rehabilitation and reintegration plans
Providing reports on prisoners progress, safety, welfare and behaviour
Undertaking escorts of prisoners outside of the prison
Providing formal reports
Download the Tasmania Prison Service Correctional Officer Information Pack (PDF, 224kb, 21 pages)
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