About the role

As a Custody Officer, you play a critical role in maintaining the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of people in custody while supporting the smooth operation of the justice system. You’ll work as part of a highly supportive team across courts, prisoner transport, and secure medical escorts - no two days are the same, and every shift has purpose.

Paid training & clear career entry

- Fully funded Certificate III in Correctional Practice
- 5 weeks of fully paid training before going operational
- No prior custodial experience required

Hourly rate with structured increases

- $27.35 per hour during 5-week training
- $29.50 per hour post training
- $30.93 per hour after 12-months and completion of Cert III

Additional government endorsed pay

- Western Australian State Government Pay Contribution Allowance (PCA): $256 per fortnight (before tax)

Guaranteed hours & premium penalty rates

- Guaranteed minimum hours under the Enterprise Agreement
- Overtime rates apply when working:
- Over 7.6 hours in a day
- Before 5:00am or after 7:00pm
- 175% of base rate on Saturdays
- 200% of base rate on Sundays

Allowances that add real value

- $10,189 per year regional allowance (spread over fortnightly payments)
- Meal allowances when working over 9.6 hours or staying overnight
- On Call Allowance: $25.73 per day when on call (where applicable)
- Officer In Charge (OIC) Allowance:



$3 per hour when undertaking additional duties
- Paid travel time and allowances for approved regional secondments
- Parking reimbursements where applicable

Work variety & skilled experience

- Court security and custody
- Prisoner transport and escorts
- Secure hospital and medical duties
- Opportunities for regional secondment

Leave and other conditions

- Uniforms and footwear provided
- Paid breaks and TOIL options
- Five weeks annual leave for shift workers
- Ongoing paid training and refresher courses

Long term career pathways

- Structured progression through accredited classifications
- Opportunities to step into senior, specialist, or supervisory roles

What you’ll be doing

- Safely supervising and transporting people in custody
- Maintaining security during court proceedings
- Conducting welfare checks and upholding duty of care
- Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
- Completing accurate reports and records
- Working collaboratively within a close knit operational team

What we’re looking for

- Availability to complete full-time training (Mon‑Fri, 8:30am‑4:30pm)
- Willingness to commit to 12 months to complete the Certificate III
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
- A respectful, resilient, and professional approachAbility to pass pre employment medical, fitness, and background checks

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