From your application submission to training commencement, you will need to allow for approximately 12 weeks to complete the recruitment process.

You cannot move from one stage of the recruitment process to another until your application has successfully passed or met the benchmark criteria for that stage.

During the recruitment process Corrections Victoria’s recruitment partner, HOBAN Recruitment, uses Corrections Victoria’s selection criteria to assess your behaviours, attributes and skills as required for the role.

These include:

• Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Self-management
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organisational Awareness
• Initiative and Accountability
• Flexibility
• Self-confidence
• Empathy and Cultural Awareness

The first step to apply for a Prison Officer position is the online application form.