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A Correctional Emergency Response Officer provides assistance during dangerous incidents at a correctional facility. You might develop procedures for emergency responses and perform risk assessments. Correctional Emergency Response Officers may attend incidents when they occur and manage unsafe behaviour and activities. You might analyse incidents after they have occurred and evaluate emergency responses.
Correctional Emergency Response Officers should have excellent situational awareness skills and be able to remain calm during challenging situations. You’ll need good observational abilities and must be able to communicate clearly. Correctional Emergency Response Officers should be able to work as part of a team and make decisions quickly.
In Australia, a full time Correctional Emergency Response Officer generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 24,700 people working in correctional services and many of them specialise as a Correctional Emergency Response Officer. Correctional Emergency Response Officers may find work in regions of Australia where correctional facilities are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Correctional Emergency Response Officer interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Emergency Response). This course covers a range of topics including assessing and treating operational risk, responding to dangerous incidents, protecting and preserving incident scenes, participating in debriefing and analysis and safety compliance.
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Here are some potential career pathways within correctional services. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Correctional Services
Community Corrections Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Correctional Emergency Response Officer
$1,350 weekly pay
Correctional Officer
Criminologist
Parole Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Prison Officer
Probation Officer
Correctional Case Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
Correctional Supervisor
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