A new recruitment campaign being run by the Department of Justice for Community Corrections Officers (CCOs) is attracting a lot of attention on the Department’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram pages.
The Department said the campaign saw some of its CCOs encourage people to consider a rewarding career in corrections.
“The CCO recruitment campaign – for which applications will be accepted until 4.30 pm on 22 March 2021 – stars existing CCOs from around the State,” the Department said.
“All of whom manage offenders in the community and help keep the community safe by working with clients to address their offending behaviour,” it said.
The Department said one of the CCOs featured in the campaign was Kate (pictured left) who’s work in the courts inspired her to make a change and have an impact on her community.
“Meeting face to face with offenders gives me the opportunity to motivate them and prevent them from a relapse,” Kate said.
“That keeps them safe and the community safe,” she said.
The Department said CCO Lisa (pictured right) balanced community safety by empowering her clients to stand on their own two feet.
“Through my interactions with offenders I show them how they can make changes,” Lisa said.
“CCOs balance community safety with helping offenders make better choices; I know I have had a breakthrough when they don’t rely on my guidance anymore,” she said.
Further information on the Department’s CCO recruitment campaign, including how to apply, can be accessed at this PS News link.
