Multiple positions available in Corrections Victoria's security and emergency response unit

Rare canine handling opportunity, working across locations in metro Melbourne and hybrid metro Melbourne/Loddon

Work with a high-performing and passionate team

Start on a base salary of $83,288, with an additional 7.5% allowance and a further 10.5% if housing a dog, plus penalty rates and additional allowances

Five weeks paid annual leave per year

About the business unit

The Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG) provides security and emergency response services to Victoria's correctional system.

SESG oversees many portfolios, including emergency and incident response, high security person escorts, state-wide training services, barrier control, search and canine services and the management of firearms.

About the role

SESG canine handlers are uniformed senior prison officers that train and work alongside dogs to provide operational support within SESG. As a canine handler, you also house an operational canine at your home, with Corrections Victoria providing all food and housing supplies.

As a canine handler, you will:

Support SESG operational activities, including incident and emergency response and escorts

Be part of a high-quality service that ensures the safety and security of people in custody, staff and visitors across Victoria's corrections system

Participate in a range of security activities, including barrier control, searches, patrols, escorts, intelligence collection and more

Contribute to a positive, safe and healthy workforce culture built on professional excellence, teamwork and safe work practices

Operate various security equipment

Investigate, collate and prepare reports.

You will also be required to work flexible hours – including every second weekend and some public holidays – and attend to urgent work as required.

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

Some understanding of SESG's operations and procedures or professional experience working in safety or security

A high standard of fitness or the ability to attain a level of fitness that would withstand the physical demands of the role

A dedication to achieving high standards, working as part of a team.

A Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) or similar is desirable.

Eligibility

Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident

A full and current Victorian driver's licence, or a minimum P2 driver's licence

Prior to commencement you will be required to obtain a current Australian Statement of Attainment for the First Aid unit HLTAIDO11 Provide First Aid

All other required qualifications will be provided through SESG training.

Recruitment process

Candidates will be required to proceed through several recruitment stages to be successful. These include online and in person assessments, health and fitness assessments, verification checks and a five-day in person assessment in Ararat. Please click here to learn more about these stages.

How to apply

Please click the Apply now button to learn more. Please ensure you read all information before applying for the role.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• The senior prison officer position is uniformed.

• There is a total smoking ban for all Victorian prisons; staff and prisoners cannot smoke or have tobacco-related products in any area of the prisons.

• Facial Hair Policy: All prison officers will be required to be clean shaven for the purposes of wearing, if required in an emergency, the donning of a breathing apparatus.