Description:
What G4S can offer you
- No two days are the same: A truly diverse role championing community safety
- Competitive remuneration: $29.21 training rate, which increases after training - $38.36 (days), $42.96 (nights), $53.70 (Sat), $69.04 (Sun)
- Uncapped $500 bonuses: If you refer someone that becomes a G4S employee
- Develop your skills: A comprehensive fully-paid training program to ensure you are set up for success!
About the role & team
In partnership with Victoria Police, G4S operated Police Gaols are the main reception points for people who have been charged by the Police, and people in custody that are required to attend court. The services we provide range from accommodation, escorting people in custody to their court appearances, and 24/7 medical services. All services are designed to ensure the safety and security of people in custody, staff, and the community.
We have several casual Trainee Custodial Officer positions available for our upcming intake in April 2025 at the Melbourne Custody Centre (CBD) working across other Police Gaols at Ringwood Magistrates Court, Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre, Moorabbin Justice Centre, and Dandenong Children's Court.
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the welfare of people in court and custody.
- Managing and escorting them through the facility and in court and providing security during court hearings
- Operating the control room and ensuring the safe and secure operation of the Police Gaol
- Reporting on incidents, occupational health and safety, risk mitigations and intelligence
- Searching people in custody
What we're looking for
- Must be available to complete 4 weeks full-time training
- Must be willing to travel to Ringwood, Collingwood, Moorabbin, Dandenong and Melbourne CBD
- As we operate on a 24/7 roster, experience in working shift work or willingness to be flexible
- Able to achieve a clearance through a criminal record check (including fingerprints)
- Hold a current Victorian Working With Children's Check
- A current Drivers Licence - full licence is an advantage
- Experience in X-ray screening (desirable, but not essential)
The recruitment process
G4S runs a staged recruitment process that includes:
- Applying online with a CV
- Completing a Virtual Job Preview
- Attending an on-site interview
- Background checks, including a national police check, submitting a clearance application, reference checks and a medical assessment
About G4S Australia and New Zealand
G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.
For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit g4s.com/careers-anz. To hear directly from our staff about why they enjoy working at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.