See the moment female prison officer, 52, is arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with an inmate
- Vicki Greenhalgh, 52, was a Programs Officer at St Heliers Correctional Centre
- She was arrested in Muswellbrook, north of Sydney, on Thursday morning
- The guard is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate
- Greenhalgh was granted conditional bail and will face court on September 21
A female prison guard has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate under her care.
Vicki Greenhalgh, 52, was employed as a Service and Programs Officer at St Heliers Correctional Centre in Muswellbrook, around 240km north of Sydney.
Police allege Greenhalgh began a sexual relationship with former inmate Robert Parry, 56, while he was incarcerated at the facility, Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Vicki Greenhalgh (pictured above) allegedly began a sexual relationship with a prison inmate while she was working as a Service and Programs Officer at St Heliers Correctional Centre
Greenhalgh, 52, (pictured right) was arrested at a home in Muswellbrook, 240km north of Sydney in the Hunter region, on Thursday morning and taken to Muswellbrook Police Station
Detectives from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit launched an investigation in June after the prison referred the 'alleged inappropriate relationship' to police.
Greenhalgh was arrested at her home in Muswellbrook around 10.30am on Thursday morning after 'extensive inquiries'.
'She was taken to Muswellbrook Police Station and charged with engaging in a relationship with an inmate causing a safety risk and engaging in sexual conduct to compromise sentence,' a NSW Police statement said.
Greenhalgh was granted conditional bail and scheduled to appear at Muswellbrook Local Court on September 21.
Corrective Services NSW said the prison guard had been suspended after 'allegations of an inappropriate relationship'.
'The officer was suspended from duty when concerns were first raised and the matter was referred to NSW Police.
Greenhalgh (pictured during her arrest) was charged with engaging in a relationship with an inmate and engaging in sexual conduct to compromise sentence
The 52-year-old was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with former inmate Robert Parry, 56, while he was imprisoned at St Heliers Correctional Facility (pictured above)
Greenhalgh (pictured right) was suspended from duty when the allegations arose
'The officer remains suspended from duty,' a spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia.
Service and programs officers work with inmates to deliver behaviour change programs within prisons.
They help inmates reintegrate into the community and reduce the risk of re-offending.
St Heliers is a minimum security facility for men and first opened as a correctional centre in 1989.
Inmates are involved in 'community projects' to aid with reintegrating into society.
Corrective Services NSW said the prisoners participate in activities including maintaining community areas, restoring community halls, charity activities and assisting local bushfire brigades.
Greenhalgh (pictured above during her arrest) was granted conditional bail and will appear at Muswellbrook Local Court on September 21
