Safety and Security Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
6 September 2026
Posted 25 Aug 2026
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The Team
Our Custodial Youth Justice team supports young people in a safe and secure custodial environment at Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) in Deloraine, Northern Tasmania. A safe environment is critical for the healthy development and rehabilitation of young people in a youth justice detention centre. All young people and workers (including AYDC staff, teachers, nurses, service providers and contractors) need to feel safe at all times while on the site. A critical component of that safety is security.
About the Role
As a Safety and Security Officer you will support and maintain the safety and security of AYDC by controlling access to the centre, screening for contraband, monitoring surveillance cameras and managing personal security equipment.
We are offering
- 12 months with an ASAP start date
- Full-time, 76 hours per fortnight
- Structured training provided
- Shift-based work including weekends and nights
- Shift work allowances and an additional 6.5% Corrections Allowance
- Generous leave loading
- Meaningful work with community impact
- To be part of a child-safe organisation
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