Security and Emergency Services Group - Canine Handler 2024

About this role

• Join Corrections Victoria's security and emergency response unit.
• Rare canine handling opportunity, working across multiple prison locations.
• Multiple positions available.
• Work with a high-performing and passionate team within the Department of Justice and Community Safety.
• Commence on an annual base salary of $80,862, with an additional 7.5% allowance and a further 10.5% if in possession of a canine as part of your role. This excludes penalty rates and additional allowances.  All allowances and penalties are applied on top of the base. You will also accrue five weeks paid leave per year.  

About the business unit

The Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG) provides security and emergency response services to Victoria's correctional system.

SESG oversees many portfolios, including emergency and incident response, high security person escorts, state-wide training services, barrier control, search and canine services and the management of firearms.

About the role

Canine handlers train and work alongside dogs to provide operational support within SESG. You will also house an operational canine at your home, with Corrections Victoria providing all food and housing supplies.

As a canine handler, you will:

• Support SESG operational activities, including incident and emergency response and escorts.
• Be part of a high-quality service that ensures the safety and security of people in custody, staff and visitors across Victoria's corrections system.
• Participate in a range of security activities, including barrier control, searches, patrols, escorts, intelligence collection and more.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and healthy workforce culture built on professional excellence, teamwork and safe work practices.
• Operate various security equipment.
• Investigate, collate and prepare reports.

You will also be required to work flexible hours – including every second weekend and some public holidays – and attend to urgent work as required.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

Information sessions

Attending one of our optional information sessions is a great opportunity to learn more about the SESG. You will be able to speak with current staff and ask any questions you have about the role and recruitment process.

Thursday 21 November 2024
6:30 pm
SESG Headquarters
Metropolitan Remand Centre 
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Tuesday 26 November 2024
6:30 pm
SESG Headquarters
Western Plains Correctional Centre 
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About you

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Some understanding of SESG's operations and procedures or professional experience working in safety or security.
• A standard of fitness or the ability to attain a level of fitness that would withstand the physical demands of the role.
• A dedication to achieving high standards, working as part of a team.
• A working knowledge of the full range of Microsoft Windows and MS Office application suite.

Qualifications you will need

• A full and current Victorian driver's licence, or a minimum P2 driver's licence.
• Prior to commencement you will be required to obtain a current Australian Statement of Attainment for the First Aid unit HLTAIDO11 Provide First Aid
• All other required qualifications will be provided through SESG training.

A Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) or similar is desirable.

Recruitment process

Candidates will be required to proceed through several recruitment stages to be successful. These stages are outlined below.

• Video interview
• Pre-service health assessment
• Reference checks
• Pre-employment security checks See the ‘How to apply' section below for more details
• Physical assessments Tests include cardio fitness, physical strength and endurance.
• Assessment centre Attend a five-day assessment, which will include canine handling, practical scenarios, as well as written and physical assessments. Attendees will not be paid but will be provided free accommodation and meals. This assessment will be held in Ararat.

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and a Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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 SAFE 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.