New correctional officers committed to community safety in Maryborough
- 17 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Central Queensland
- All 17 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training.
- The new officers now ready to play their role in protecting community safety
- Experienced officers with a combined 50 years of service recognised with Long Service and Good Conduct medals
Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 17 new Custodial Correctional Officers to the frontline of public safety in Maryborough after a graduation ceremony on Thursday, 4 September.
Having now completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program, the new officers will be deployed to Maryborough Correctional Centre where they will work toward making Queensland safer through prisoner reform.
They were welcomed to their new roles alongside four experienced Custodial Correctional Officers who were recognised with Long Service Good Conduct medals for their years of dedicated service to public safety.
The 10-week paid Custodial Officer Entry program has equipped each officer with fundamental skills in conflict management, tactical skills and QCS policies and legislation.
As part of their dynamic, varied and rewarding new careers, the CCOs will work to stop the cycle of reoffending through the safe and secure management of prisoners and correctional facilities, with a range of roles available to grow their careers.
Continued on-the-job training and professional development opportunities ensure officers can progress their careers and develop skills to keep our communities safe in dynamic situations.
Representing the Minister for Corrective Services, Laura Gerber, Member for Maryborough John Barounis MP congratulated the graduating officers for the dedication they've shown during their training program and their commitment to community safety.
"Today's graduates are taking on a significant responsibility and will soon be on the frontline, working to ensure the security of our prisons and safety in our communities," Mr Barounis said.
"I commend them for the hard work and dedication demonstrated during their 10-week training program and wish them the very best as they step into their new roles.
"I would also like to extend my congratulations to the officers who have been honoured with the Long Service, Good Conduct, and National Medals.
"You play an integral role in keeping Queenslanders safe, and I thank you for the commitment you have shown to improving community safety".
QCS Central and Northern Region Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Stuart McHaffie ACM welcomed the new officers and congratulated them on their graduation.
"We are honoured to welcome our 17 newest Custodial Correctional Officers to Maryborough Correctional Centre and thank them for their dedication to making Queensland safer," A/Assistant Commissioner McHaffie said.
"Today we also recognise several experienced officers with Long Service and Good Conduct for their long and professional commitment to QCS.
"Every interaction our officers have is an opportunity to address offending behaviour and to improve the vocational and life skills of prisoners, assisting in their rehabilitation and safe reintegration back into the community."
Queensland Corrective Services is actively recruiting for good, public safety focused jobs and careers including trade instructors, dog squad officers, psychologists, counsellors, cultural liaison officers and administration.
Becoming a Custodial Correctional Officer is the starting point for an exciting career with Queensland Corrective Services with a wide range of career paths and opportunities.
Custodial Correctional Officers enjoy excellent employment conditions including a competitive salary and superannuation, employment security, salary packaging and health and wellbeing programs.
