Job hunting preparation
Occupations in demand in the Correctional Services are: Correction Officers, Correctional Management, Youth Workers (Justice and Custodial Officers), Clinicians and Case Managers.
Skills in demand in the Correctional Services are: Cultural Competence, Health and Safety, Security, Digital Literacy and Trauma Informed Care.
People working in this industry should be prepared to work shifts, day and night including weekends and public holidays. You will not be employed if you have a criminal record or criminal history.
Typically training commences once you have been employed. The GEO Group Australia, one of the largest employers in this industry, has some handy videos on what it takes to secure employment.