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Recruitment Process
The correctional officer recruitment process is easy and straight forward. 

Normally, it takes around ten weeks between the receipt of your application, and the commencement of your pre-service course. 
GEO employs correctional officers on a full-time, part-time and casual basis.

Key milestones include: 
  • submission of an application;
  • aptitude and psychometric testing;
  • face to face panel interview;
  • pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing) and functional assessment;
  • police and probity background checks; and
  • reference follow up.

We will support and guide you through each step. 
You will not incur any out of pocket expenses (other than your travel expenses) for participating in our recruitment process.

If successful, you will participate in a full-time paid pre-service course that will develop your skills prior to commencing employment within a correctional centre. 

Key Selection Criteria:
  • hold a current First Aid Certificate;
  • ability to maintain a continuing satisfactory security clearance;
  • ability to work in a correctional environment which involves direct contact with prisoners; and
  • ability to work shift work that involves a 7-day rotating roster including both day and night shifts.

If you are still unsure, please download GEO’s self-assessment sheet.

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Correctional Officer Preparation Program
Interested in becoming a Correctional Officer but worried about the entrant requirements? GEO has partnered with Kangan Institute to develop a Correctional Officer Preparation Program that aims to get you ready for next step in the recruitment process.