Prison Officer - No Experience Required
Corrections Victoria
Posted 6 days ago
Earn great pay plus an $8k sign-on bonus*
Full-time and casual roles available
Learn on the job - no experience needed
Enjoy stable, long-term work in the public sector
Do you have a passion for making a difference in your community and want to work with a diverse range of people? This could be the job for you.
If you’re a good communicator and enjoy achieving positive outcomes, then you have the qualities needed to become a prison officer.
You don't need any formal qualifications, your life experience is what matters in this role.
About the role
Prison officers support the rehabilitation of people in custody and help maintain the safety and security of the facility.
Most people in custody return to the community, and the focus of a prison officer is to create opportunities for them to make better decisions.
It's a challenging yet rewarding role that offers long-term job stability, with ongoing training and real career development pathways.
$8,000 sign-on bonus
New prison officers are now eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000. Six months after commencing, you will receive a payment of $4,000. Then, after one year’s full-time employment, you will receive an additional payment of $4,000. Conditions apply, see website for details.
What’s in it for you
✔ Earn up to $91,202 with a base salary of $63,469 plus penalty rates and overtime
✔ Annual salary increases, 5 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave and provisions for study leave
✔ 41 days comprehensive paid training (full time)
✔ Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial) which, once completed, will increase your base salary
✔ Relocation assistance of up to $10,000*
Information session
Join a free online information session to learn about the role from our panel of experts. Learn about daily life and have your questions answered by real-life prison officers.
Let us know if you have any questions by emailing [email protected]
*Regional relocation package for candidates relocating for the role. Conditions apply, see website for details.
About Corrections Victoria
Corrections Victoria operates Victoria’s adult prison system. This includes 11 public prisons and a transition centre. Corrections Victoria also has oversight of the three privately operated prisons in Victoria.
Corrections Victoria focuses on providing targeted interventions that help reduce the risks of reoffending. We prioritise safety and manage rehabilitation programs that support behavioural change.
By working with Corrections Victoria, you will join the team helping to make Victoria safer. We offer a career with security, diversity and a new challenge every day.
Start with us and you can develop a career across the whole Victorian Public Service.
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