Correctional Officer

Corrective Services New South Wales

Security Operations Group – OperationsSecurity Operations Group – K9Extreme High Security Escort UnitTalent Pool Creation for future temporary and ongoing rolesLocation: Statewide (Extreme High Security Escort Unit Metro only)Range between $75,151 - $89,070 pa employer’s contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading and allowance

About The Role

This role provides a high standard of security, assistance and support to General Managers, senior management, and officers in charge of correctional centres within NSW to assist in the maintenance of good order, discipline, safety, and security of correctional centres. Providing a high standard of continuous static and dynamic security in the containment and oversight of Extreme High Risk Restricted inmate / Extreme High Security offender activities to contribute to the safety, security, welfare, development and rehabilitation of inmates and the safety of the public, in compliance with the direction of the Courts and Departmental policies and procedures.

The Security Operations Group provides an exceptional operating standard for the management of critical incidents, high risk escorts by ensuring appropriate planning, threat assessments and sound operational decision making with specialised training. The Security Operation Group works closely with other external law enforcement agencies and key stakeholders ensuring professionalism and upholding CSNSW client service standards.

The selection day will be held for all SOG streams i.e. EHSEU, K9 or SOG operations. A separate criterion will be conducted for applicants applying for the K9 positions.

What We’re Looking For

As a standout candidate for this role, you will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, be resilient and possess a strong work ethic and high level of integrity in line with CSNSW core values. Must be prepared to work a rotating roster, including weekend and shift work, travel to any location within NSW, and at times spend extended periods away from your residence including afterhours and emergency call outs. You will be required to pass the standard Security Operations Group fitness test prior to progressing to a selection day.

Download the Correctional Officer K9 Role Description for a full list of essential requirements.Download the Correctional Officer, Security Operations Group Role Description for a full list of essential requirements.

Essential Requirements

Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experienceCompleted and ability to maintain the Security Operations Group fitness testCompleted the Emergency Response Operators Course (EROC)Possess a valid NSW Driver’s Licence and be able to drive official vehiclesMaintain a high level of commitment to the role requirementsWillingness to respond to serious incidents and work alongside other Security & Custody teams and external law enforcement agenciesWork in partnership with the Immediate Action TeamsSuccessfully complete any relevant training courses required to maintain proficiency within the Security Operations Group (Security Operations Group Induction Course)Have completed or ability to complete all requirements of the NSW Corrective Services Dog Handlers Course and able to meet and maintain the standards of an operational CSNSW K9 handlerDriver’s Licence with ability and willingness to drive throughout NSW

Essential Certifications

Hold or be willing to obtain relevant base qualifications required to undertake the role.Attend a Security Operations Group Induction Course (3 weeks)Hold a Chemical Munitions Operations Certification (CMOC)Hold an Emergency Response Operators certification (EROC)

Additional Requirements Depending On Role Selection

Meet satisfactory probity and National Security Clearances. The successful applicants will be required to be an Australian Citizen and obtain National Security Clearance to ‘Secret’ level within 6 months of appointment to the role. Should applicants fail to meet the probity and security checks they will be assigned to a suitable Correctional Officer role.The successful K9 applicant must have completed or have the ability to successfully complete all requirements of the CSNSW Dog Handlers Course. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside or be willing to relocate within 115 kilometres of the nominated K9 Unit Base and must have a secure yard to house a CSNSW Dog.K9 applicants will be required to have a residential yard or be prepared to relocate into a residential property that has a yard within a set time frame, if their application is successful. This will be reviewed by the State K9 Manager. A full residential inspection will be conducted at the residence of the successful applicant. Any costs involved with the upgrade of the yard will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. No other dogs other than the departmental dog will be permitted to reside at the residence of the successful handler unless approved by the SAS of the K9 Unit.

We do work that really matters

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.

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Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages).Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly.Nominate preferred work location (Metro, West, North, South)Nominate preferred work group (Security Operations Group Operations, Extreme High Security Escort Unit or Security Operations Group K9)Address the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Targeted Question 1 - Give an example of a conflict you tried to resolve but ended up having to refer it to your supervisor. What did you try and when did you decide to refer it on? (500 words max)

Targeted Question 2- Select a recent work example, describe how you planned out your work once you were clear on the goal. (500 words max)

Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jason Quinn at Jason.Quinn@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au or 02 9289 5627.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Maliha Shafique at 02 8688 8726 Maliha.shafique2@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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