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Rehabilitation

Case Management

Logical Thinking

Australian Drivers Licence

Emotional Intelligence

Team Work

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

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Latest Prison Officer reviews

Aug 2024

A challenging, ever challenging experience

Reviewer's QualificationAssociate Degree in Criminal Justice

Experience10+ years

Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)

SpecialisationGovernment & Defence

The good thingsThe shift work gives you extra days off and more time at home

The challengesPrisoners can have very challenging behavioral issues. You need to not take it personally.

Aug 2024

Quit after the training. Not an industry I wanted to be a part of

Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Correctional Practice (Prison Officer)

ExperienceLess than a year

Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)

SpecialisationGovernment & Defence

The good thingsHated it after 3 months, it’s like the army, prepare to be yelled at and respect your hierarchy. An industry that has a lot of dominant characters.

The challengesThe hierarchy, the whole I’m better then you as I’m higher rank. No contact to your family at work as no phones they must be left in the carpark

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