Talent Pool - Senior Correctional Officer - Security Operations Group - Statewide NSW

Senior Correctional Officer (SCO)
Corrective Services New South Wales (CSNSW)

Talent Pool Creation for future Ongoing Full-Time Senior Correctional Officer roles

Security Operations Group ( SOG ) – Operations and K9 Unit

Location: SOG – Statewide NSW

Salary of $94,451 pa fixed, plus incidental allowance of $5,765 pa

About the role:

Provide a high standard of security and assistance to Governors, senior management and officers in charge of correctional centres within NSW, including K9 support, to assist with detection and the maintenance of good order, discipline, safety and security of Correctional Centres.

Supervise, train and lead the daily activities of Correctional Officers within Security Operations Group to ensure delivery of quality services. Stipulated below are key role accountabilities:

• Lead secure, compliant centre operations through effective staff supervision and capability development
• Provide specialist security advice and incident response to support executive decision‑making
• Detect and disrupt contraband through targeted and random search operations
• Manage and respond to critical incidents and security breaches, delivering actionable assessments and reports
• Ensure staff, animal welfare, and exhibit handling comply with legislative and CSNSW requirements

The selection day will be held for all SOG streams i.e., SCO K9 and SCO operations.  A separate criterion will be conducted for applicants applying for the K9 positions.

About You:

As a standout candidate for this role, you must be a high‑performing leader with strong judgement, conflict resolution, communication skills, resilience, and integrity aligned with CSNSW values. Fully operationally deployable, including rotating rosters, statewide travel, extended absences, emergency after hour call‑outs, and meeting the Security Operations Group ongoing fitness requirements.

Please click here for the Role Description for SCO Operations.

Please click here for the Role Description for SCO K9 Operations.

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience
• Possess a valid NSW Driver’s Licence and be able to drive official vehicles
• Completed and ability to maintain the Security Operations Group fitness test
• Completed the Emergency Response Operators Course (EROC)
• Maintain a high level of commitment to the role requirements

• Willingness to respond and manage serious incidents and work alongside other stakeholders and external law enforcement agencies
• Work in partnership with the Immediate Action Teams statewide (IAT)
• Successfully complete any relevant training courses required to maintain proficiency within the Security Operations Group (Security Operations Group - Crisis Induction Training Course)

• Successfully completed or have the ability to complete all requirements of the CSNSW K9 Dog Handlers Course, meet and maintain the standards of an operational CSNSW K9 handler.
• Successfully complete and maintain the Security Operations Group fitness test standards annually.

Essential certifications:

• Hold or be willing to obtain relevant base qualifications required to undertake the role, including Glock 17, 9mm qualification and relevant firearm platforms.
• Hold a Chemical Munitions Operations Certification (CMOC).
• Hold an Emergency Response Operators certification (EROC).

Additional requirements pending role selection:

• Meet satisfactory probity and National Security Clearances.  The successful applicants will be required to be an Australian Citizen and obtain National Security Clearance to ‘Secret’ level within 6 months of appointment to the role. Should applicants fail to meet the probity and security checks they will be assigned to a suitable Correctional Officer role.
• SCO K9 applicants will be required to have a residential yard or be prepared to relocate into a residential property that has a yard within a set time frame, if their application is successful. This will be reviewed by the State K9 Manager. A full residential inspection will be conducted at the residence of the successful applicant. Any costs involved with the upgrade of the yard will be the responsibility of the successful applicant. No other dogs other than the departmental dog will be permitted to reside at the residence of the successful handler unless approved by the SAS of the K9 Unit.

What do you need to apply?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and knowledge relates to the focus capabilities, key accountabilities and key challenges as outlined in the role description. Answer the two targeted questions below (maximum 500 words each question)

1. Give an example of how you have clarified work outputs and expected workplace behaviours.

1. Using a workplace example, can you describe how you have contributed to developing team capability?

• Answer all questions on the online application form accurately and honestly
• Nominate preferred work location (Metro, West, North, South)
• Nominate preferred work group (Operations or K9 Unit)

For more information about the role please contact the lead hiring manager Timothy Robinson at [email protected]

If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact Maliha Shafique at [email protected] or at 02 8688 8726.

Applications close: 7th June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

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