New correctional officers committed to community safety in Townsville
- 28 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in North Queensland.
- All 28 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training.
- The new officers are now ready to play their role in protecting community safety.
Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 28 new Custodial Correctional Officers to the frontline of public safety in Townsville after a graduation ceremony on Friday, 12 September.
Having now completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program, the new officers will be deployed to Townsville Correctional Complex where they will work toward making Queensland safer through prisoner reform.
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 Townsville Adam Baillie MP congratulated the graduating officers for the dedication they've shown during their training program and their commitment to community safety.
"Custodial Correctional Officers play an important role in helping keep our community safe and I'd like to thank today's graduates for stepping up and taking on these roles in Townsville," Mr Baillie said.
QCS Acting General Manager Queensland Corrective Services Academy, Chief Superintendent Nadine Robinson welcomed the new officers and congratulated them on their graduation.
"We are honoured to welcome our 28 newest Custodial Correctional Officers to Townsville Correctional Complex and thank them for their dedication to making Queensland safer," Chief Superintendent Robinson said.
"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.
