Correctional Officer (QLD)
Education and Training:
To become a correctional officer you usually have to complete a traineeship in Correctional Practice (Custodial). Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
Training is usually both on and off the job. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations, including TAFE.
You will need to complete an initial assessment examination which includes literacy and numeracy tests and a psychological questionnaire. Applicants who progress to the interview stage must undergo a medical test and police clearance.
If your application is successful, you will join Queensland Corrective Services and undertake a 10-week training course at the Training and Development Centre in Wacol, covering correctional rules and procedures, law, weapons handling, social issues and human relations. You will then begin working as a trainee correctional officer under the supervision of an experienced officer. Contact the organisation to discuss your circumstances.
Additional Information:
You must pass a National Police check to become a correctional officer.
Related Courses:
*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.
- Certificate IV in Justice Administration *
- Diploma of Justice - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- Diploma of Justice Administration *
- Bachelor of Creative Industries / Bachelor of Human Services
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Human Services / Bachelor of Justice
- Bachelor of Justice
- Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Employment Opportunities:
Correctional officers are employed in public and privately run correctional institutions. Private institutions are located at Wacol and Borallon. 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. Officers may be promoted to higher levels by passing in-house exams or by gaining tertiary qualifications and competing for available vacancies.
(07) 3227 7531
www.correctiveservices.qld.gov.au