Senior Prison Officer - Prison Intelligence Unit

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Turn intelligence into clear advice that helps keep people safe.
• Assess risks and support secure prison operations every day.
• Lead intelligence work, guide staff and strengthen prison security.
• Build specialist skills while serving a vital public purpose.
• Two Fixed term, full-time role earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year each, plus super.

About us

The Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) is a 954-bed maximum-security facility for unsentenced male offenders within the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

The Prison Intelligence Unit, Senior Prison Officers (PIU, SPO) role encompasses a range of teamwork, case management, custodial and security responsibilities.

What you will do

As senior prison officer – prison intelligence unit, you will support safe prison operations through intelligence work.

You will collect, assess and share information to help manage risks and make sound decisions.

You will:

• produce clear intelligence reports, assessments, briefings and advice about prison safety and security
• coordinate focused intelligence activities, including searches, checks, monitoring programs and investigations
• maintain accurate intelligence systems, databases, registers and records
• manage CCTV and digital evidence to support investigations and security work
• guide staff, share information and support safe and accountable prison operations

About you

Completion of Prison Officer Pre-service training is essential for this role.

You should also have:

• strong computer skills and experience using spreadsheets, intelligence tools and prisoner management systems
• sound judgement and the ability to solve problems using information and clear reasoning
• clear communication skills to explain information in a concise and useful way
• leadership skills to guide staff, share knowledge and support a respectful team

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Mirella Dimitriou at ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safety statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.