Community Corrections Officer Courses
Community Corrections Officers aid offenders in rehabilitation and resource education while reporting to authorities to assess parole eligibility.
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How do I become a Community Corrections Officer
Get qualified to work as a Community Corrections Officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CSC30122
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On Campus, Online
The CSC30122 Certificate III in Correctional Practice reflects the role of individuals supervising and monitoring offenders and detainees. It includes general competencies and specialisations in Adult or Youth Custodial and Adult or Youth Community streams. The general qualification covers the competencies for individuals whose roles are not defined in the specialist groups.
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CHC42015
Duration
8 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
A Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015 is great for students seeking careers as community service workers. Students gain core interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as the knowledge to work legally and ethically in Australia. There is also scope within the qualification to pursue interest areas like mental health, suicide and bereavement support, domestic violence, and addictions.
The Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015 is a nationally recognised training qualification ...
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8 months - 24 months
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CSC50122
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Become a qualified corrections officer with the CSC50122 Diploma of Correctional Administration. This nationally recognised qualification that will advance your career to supervisor or team leader and will teach you how to administer programs and services that relate to the management of offenders. Competencies include: critical decision making, managing workplace relationships, managing offender behaviour, responding to incidents, responding to security threats, developing risk management plans, team man...
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CSC40122
Duration
1 day - 12 months
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Blended, Online
Get a job in correctional services with the nationally recognised CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice. This hands-on qualification teaches you how to work with offenders and detainees and allows you to specialise in case management, community services, emergency responses, supervision, or dog handling. The course covers: on-the-job safety, communication skills, managing security, communicating with influence, negotiating behaviour change, supporting offender rehabilitation, conducting intervi...
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1 day - 12 months
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How much do Community Corrections Officers earn?
In Australia, a full time community corrections officer generally earns $1,519 per week ($78,988 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.
What are the job opportunities for Community Corrections Officers?
Community corrections officer positions fall under the umbrella of welfare support. This professional area has been a great source of job opportunities for Australians across the country, with approximately 65,600 positions as of May 2019. Some reports show even further growth ahead, with 80,500 positions available by 2024. From 2018-2023 there could be as many as 30,000 job openings.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal - 2019 Occupational Projections and Australian Government Job Outlook
How long does it take to become a Community Corrections Officer?
Community corrections officers' main goal is to help offenders reintegrate into communities by using programs and resources to aid rehabilitation. Because of this, many of these roles can call for a qualification in Community Services. Two potential options that can provide a pathway to earning the skills and knowledge needed to pursue these jobs are a Diploma of Community Services and a Certificate IV of Community Services. The diploma can take anywhere from 12-24 months to complete depending on if you study on campus, online or blend study modes and if you study full or part time. The certificate can take upwards of 12 months to complete depending on study mode and schedule. Both feature a work placement component. While these might put you in a great position to find a new job, different positions and locations call for different education, training and experience.
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It's important that those who have been convicted of crimes know what services and resources are available to help them with life going forward. The right rehabilitation can help reduce the chances of repeat offense and prepare offenders to be valued members of society. Community Corrections Officers educate offenders about these rehabilitation options. In addition to providing assistance to offenders, community corrections officers report back to legal and judicial authorities to help determine further action, including potential parole.
This job often sees Community Corrections Officers helping offenders with the transition from normal life to custody or from custody back into the community. Those in this role have a firm understanding of the resources available, including areas such as housing, education and professional opportunities as well as further rehabilitation work. This position is different from a correctional officer position, which involves oversight of inmates inside prisons.
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