Corrections Officer

Employment information

Date posted
Vacancies
1 position(s) available

Salary offered (NZ$)
70,000-90,000

Listing Description

Monitors prisoner conduct and behaviour to prevent disturbances and escapes. Inspects and maintains security features such as locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates

Supervises prisoners during work, recreation, sports, and meal periods. Assists in implementing educational, rehabilitation, and other prisoner programs

Searches prisoners and cells for weapons, drugs, and contraband. Patrols assigned areas and reports breaches of rules, behavioural issues, and adjustment problems

Requisitions prisoners’ clothing, toiletries, reading materials, and other permitted items. Oversees prisoner movements between courts, prisons, and other facilities

Experience and qualifications required

-NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification

-At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.