ACT Corrective Services has welcomed 22 new custodial correctional officers to its ranks following a competitive selection and training process.
Minister for Corrections, Mick Gentleman congratulated and welcomed the new recruits earlier this week.
“Our corrections officers are an integral part of the criminal justice system and help keep the Canberra community safe,” Mr Gentleman said.
“We are hiring more officers to support our staff in their important work and relieve pressure on current staff, who I know are working very hard,” he said.
“The 22 graduates have undertaken extensive training to prepare them for the challenges of working within a correctional environment each day.”
Mr Gentleman said the recruits were selected from over 310 applicants through a stringent selection process and should each feel proud of how far they’d come.
“The ACT Government is committed to ensuring corrections staff are trained and supported to perform their roles safely and effectively,” the Minister said.
“Our Blueprint for Change committee is identifying more opportunities to deliver training, update policies and review rostering practices to ensure staff wellbeing,” he said.
