Custodial Correctional Officer writeAgency('Queensland Corrective Services'); Queensland Corrective Services

Custodial Operations; Statewide Operations; Brisbane, Wacol, Ipswich, Woodford, Maryborough, Mareeba, Rockhampton, Townsville

Queensland Corrective Services is a top-tier forward thinking public safety agency, committed to the humane containment, supervision and rehabilitation of offenders.

Every day, our work makes Queensland a safer place to live and work.

The Custodial Correctional Officer Talent Pipeline is open for candidates to register their interest for upcoming employment opportunities throughout Queensland.

As a Custodial Correctional officer, you will play a vital role is making the state of Queensland a safe place to live. You will be tasked with securing offenders and assisting in their rehabilitation.

Your challenge is to help them return home with a greater respect for our laws and a willingness to positively contribute to their communities.

This talent pipeline is open for candidates to register their interest as a Custodial Correctional Officer (CCO) throughout Queensland, to assist Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) identify potentially suitable applicants for employment opportunities at any time of the year.

If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the Custodial Correctional Officer - Talent Pipeline and you will be contacted further by QCS Recruitment at the time an opportunity arises.

QCS Recruitment will request your participation in a recruitment and selection process to further determine suitability for employment.

About the Role

As a Custodial Correctional officer, you will play a vital role in making the state of Queensland a safe place to live. You will be tasked with securing prisoners and assisting in their rehabilitation.

Your challenge is to help them return home with a greater respect for our laws and a willingness to positively contribute to their communities.

To thrive in the job, you will need energy, empathy and resilience. We are not concerned if you've been a tradie, an accountant, a hairdresser or a teacher - we want Custodial Correctional Officers with life skills.

We want officers who communicate well and can find common ground with anyone.

What skills & experience do you need?

No previous experience in a similar role, or any particular qualifications are required to be successful in this position.

We know that a good Custodial Correctional Officer comes from a variety of backgrounds and as such, we encourage people from all different races, genders and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Instead, what we value is life experience, resilience and maturity. Whilst we will provide extensive training and support, this role isn't for everyone and as such we look for people who can show the following attributes :

Mandatory requirements

In return, you'll receive :

Please note :

Before you submit an application, please refer to the CCO Applicant Guide for more detailed information about the opportunity.

For a confidential discussion about the Custodial Correctional Officer Talent Pipeline, please contact QCS Recruitment.

Applications to remain current for months.

Further information

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