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Become a Correctional Officer at Adelaide Remand Centre

We offer a unique & fulfilling career that sets us apart. 

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals. Our continuous investment in benefits features a range of lifestyle, health, technology, and financial wellbeing offerings, designed to enhance every aspect of your life—both at work and play.
 
Note: These benefits and perks are available for our Permanent employees in Australia & New Zealand.

Earn as you grow

  • Get paid for training from day one.
  • Potential to earn up to $80,000 p.a. + Super  including generous penalty & overtime rates.

Generous penalty rates:
  • Public holidays: $62 - $70 per hour
  • Sundays: $49 - $56 per hour
  • Saturdays: $37 - $42 per hour
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Structured Training & Career Progression

  • Fully paid 8-week initial training course.
  • Opportunity to attain a Certificate III in Correctional Practice
  • Continue building your skills with specialised training and career progression opportunities.
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Work-life balance

We value your wellbeing & provide:
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • 2 additional days for volunteer leave
  • Rosters are designed to support your wellbeing
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Your role as a Correctional Officer

Every day, you’ll help reduce reoffending and build safer communities by supervising, supporting, and guiding prisoners through their time in custody.

You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that provides health, mental health, case management and security services, to create a safe, respectful environment for staff, prisoners, and visitors.
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Maintaining a safe and secure environment

Conduct headcounts, searches, inspections, and address behaviours early to ensure a secure environment.

Support rehabilitation

Encourage and support prisoners to maintain contact with family, community and cultural networks, as well as legal assistance, to support with reintegration into the community.

Welfare & support

Help create a positive environment by engaging with prisoners, provide support, de-escalate conflicts, and address concerns.

Reporting

Provide clear and detailed reports that help monitor prisoner behaviour, track incidents, and maintain a secure environment.
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No security experience?
No worries.

We’ll train you from day 1, ensuring you're supported for the journey ahead.

Have experience? Even better.
We value your expertise. If you’re an experienced Correctional Officer, we’ll review your background and adjust the training duration to save you time.

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What we’re looking for

You don’t need experience in corrections to succeed here.

We’re looking for people who stay calm under pressure, lead with integrity, and are motivated to help create a safe and respectful environment.

If you bring the right values, we’ll equip you with the training, skills, and support you need to succeed.

To thrive in this role, you'll need to:
  • Communicate clearly, show respect for others, and work effectively within a team
  • Stay calm, resilient, and respectful under pressure
  • Demonstrate strong personal integrity and ethical behaviour
  • Maintain physical fitness to meet the operational demands
  • Manage challenging situations with influence, negotiation, and professionalism
  • Support a culturally sensitive environment and respect diversity 
  • Remain flexible with shift availability and operational needs
  • Commit to ongoing learning, development, and professional growth

About Adelaide Remand Centre & Serco

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The Adelaide Remand Centre (ARC) is a high-security, male remand facility in the Adelaide CBD, operated by Serco for the SA Department for Correctional Services.

As the state’s primary admissions centre, ARC manages the intake, assessment, and transition of remand prisoners, with a monthly average of 270 prisoner.

Our team ensures safety, security, and prisoner wellbeing through dynamic monitoring, structured routines, and respectful engagement. Every prisoner is screened on arrival by custodial and health staff, maintaining a secure and professional environment.

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When you join Serco, you’re joining a team that does important work that really matters.

Ready to make an impact?
Explore the career opportunities we have available

A great range of rewards and benefits. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance.

Earn as you grow

  • Get paid for training from day one.
  • Potential to earn up to $80,000 p.a. + Super  including generous penalty & overtime rates.

Generous penalty rates:
  • Public holidays: $62 - $70 per hour
  • Sundays: $49 - $56 per hour
  • Saturdays: $37 - $42 per hour
Learn more

Work-life balance

We value your wellbeing & provide:
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • 2 additional days for volunteer leave
  • Rosters are designed to support your wellbeing
Learn more

Structured Training & Career Progression

  • Fully paid 8-week initial training course.
  • Opportunity to attain a Certificate III in Correctional Practice
  • Continue building your skills with specialised training and career progression opportunities.
Learn more

Health, wellbeing & support

Your health and wellbeing are a priority, so you'll have access to:
  • Sonder, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, offering mental health support, counselling, and specialist services for you and your family.
  • Opportunities to participate in meaningful community service and social impact initiatives
  • A collaborative environment that supports teamwork, learning, and personal growth
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Financial wellbeing

We provide additional benefits to support your financial health:
  • Free onsite parking and meals during every shift
  • Uniforms provided for your role
  • Flexible salary packaging options
  • Exclusive discounts with brands like Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more
  • A generous Employee Referral Program for recommending top talent
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Join our Talent Community

We'll keep you in mind for future opportunities and notify you when relevant positions become available.
Join our community
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At work and in life, we’ve got your back

Learn more about what you can expect when you join us.

At work and in life, we’ve got your back

Learn more about what you can expect when you join us.

A place where you belong

Belonging means more than being included, it means being supported to thrive. Inclusion is part of how we support your journey, and a key part of how we impact a better future together.

It’s part of how we work, how we lead, and how we support each other every day.

The values that define us

Our values shape how we work, lead, and support each other every day. Learn more about the principles that shape who we are.

Benefits to support you

Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing and career, and make life a little easier, both at work and at home. Discover how we can support you.

At work and in life, we’ve got your back

Learn more about what you can expect when you join us.

A place where you belong

Belonging means more than being included, it means being supported to thrive. Inclusion is part of how we support your journey, and a key part of how we impact a better future together.

It’s part of how we work, how we lead, and how we support each other every day.

The values that define us

Our values shape how we work, lead, and support each other every day. Learn more about the principles that shape who we are.

Benefits to support you

Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing and career, and make life a little easier, both at work and at home. Discover how we can support you.

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