Correctional Officer (SA)
Education and Training:
You can become a correctional officer without formal qualifications, but employers usually require at least Year 10. You will need to complete an assessment examination with the Department for Correctional Services, which includes literacy and numeracy tests and a psychological questionnaire. Successful applicants are then interviewed and are required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and police clearance. If offered employment you must complete induction and training and show satisfactory performance in the 12-month traineeship period. Contact the department to discuss your circumstances.
Additional Information:
You must pass a National Police Check to become a correctional officer.
Applicants must be over the age of 18 and hold a current manual drivers licence.
Related Courses:
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Employment Opportunities:
Correctional officers are employed by the Department for Correctional Services. They are employed in various institutions around the state and work with high, medium and low security prisoners. Competition for available positions is strong.
Correctional officers commence at base-grade officer level. Once trainee correctional officers achieve full correctional officer status, further opportunities for advancement exist as operational supervisors, case management coordinators, custodial specialists and unit managers.
For Further Information:
(08) 8226 9000
dcs@sa.gov.au
www.corrections.sa.gov.auInformation for other states and territories: