Safety and Security Officer - Custodial Youth Justice - Multiple Vacancies

The Team

Our Custodial Youth Justice team supports young people in a safe and secure custodial environment at Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) in Deloraine, Northern Tasmania. A safe environment is critical for the healthy development and rehabilitation of young people in a youth justice detention centre.  All young people, workers - including Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) staff, teachers, nurses, service providers and contractors - all need to feel safe at all times while on the site.  A critical component of that safety is security.

About the Role

As a Safety and Security Officer you will support and maintain the safety and security of AYDC by controlling access to the centre, screening for contraband, monitoring surveillance cameras and managing personal security equipment.

We are offering

• Fixed term, 12 months with an ASAP start date
• Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight
• Multiple vacancies to be filled
• Leave Loading and an additional 6.5% Corrections Allowance
• To be part of a child-safe organisation

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  1 Conviction checks in the following areas:   a) crimes of violence b) sex related offences c) serious drug offences d) crimes involving dishonesty e) serious traffic offences   2 Identification check 3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Desirable

• Experience working in a Control Room or a security-critical environment

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

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