Correctional Officer
Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 607195 Location: - VARIOUS - Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Benefits
About the Role Correctional Officers undertake a front-line role in the prison system. They are responsible for a wide range of duties relating to the safety, security and welfare of prisoners in our care. They manage day-to-day issues and contribute to ongoing rehabilitation. Application We are now taking applications for Correctional Officers. You will need to complete an online application including Correctional Officer Application and attach supporting documentation (e.g. Birth certificate, Drivers Licence, Australian citizenship, resume etc). Any additional documentation or information that you feel can support your application. As a Correctional Officer, your duties can include:
About you To be a great Correctional Officer, you will:
About us The Department for Correctional Services employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and sixteen Community Correctional offices across South Australia. Our Strategic Focus is to:
Minimum Requirements
Salary Trainee Correctional Officer: $64,218 p.a. (CO1) plus superannuation during the 12-week training period. Correctional Officer: $67,993 - $75,134 p.a. (CO2) plus applicable penalties and superannuation. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus - Port Augusta Prison Start your Correctional Officer career at Port Augusta Prison and you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Eligible new employees who commence permanent employment as Correctional Officers at Port Augusta Prison from 1 February 2027 may receive:
Up to $10,000 in total. Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions apply. Find out more about the Port Augusta Prison sign-on bonus, including eligibility criteria, FAQs and Terms and Conditions, on the DCS Careers page. Application We are now taking applications for Correctional Officers across South Australia. You will need to complete an online application, including the Correctional Officer Application and Pre-Employment Declaration, and attach the required supporting documentation, such as your birth certificate, driver's licence, evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency and resume, together with any additional documentation or information that supports your application. Apply Now! To find out more about becoming a Correctional Officer and how to apply, visit the DCS Correctional Officer Careers page. Enquiries Human
Resources Consultants Additional Information There is more than one position available. Positions are available across Metropolitan Prisons, Port Augusta Prison, Port Lincoln Prison and Cadell Training Centre. DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission, emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working, including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible and barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply. Applications close: 31/12/2027 11:00 PM Attachments: - CO1-CO2 TCO JPS May 2026 Final version.pdf - Code Of Ethics.pdf - DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.3 August 2026.pdf Flexibility Statement
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