More than 100 correctional officers to join the frontline and make QLD communities safer
- 111 officers start new careers as Custodial Correctional Officers across Queensland
- QCS' frontline strengthened by more than 1500 officers in 18 months
- Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety
More than 100 Custodial Correctional Officers have marched their way on to the frontline of community safety, after a graduation ceremony was held in Brisbane today (26 June).
All 111 officers completed 10-weeks of training, equipping them with fundamental skills in conflict management, tactical skills and QCS policies and legislation.
They will now be deployed to correctional centres across southeast and regional Queensland to boost frontline ranks and reduce reoffending ensuring Queensland communities are safer.
Among those to graduate were 14 First Nations Officers at the ceremony in Brisbane. Since last July 2025, 78 First Nations recruits have joined corrections across the state.
The graduating cohort included nine officers who followed family members into corrections, demonstrating the generational career opportunities available within QCS.
Queensland Corrective Services' frontline across the state has been boosted by more than 1500 officers in less than 18 months thanks to the Crisafulli Government's commitment to making Queensland safer.
Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber said this was another step forward in delivering on our commitment to make Queensland safer.
"This is an exciting day for the newest graduates of QCS and for Queenslanders right across the state who will benefit from this latest boost to frontline officers," Minister Gerber said.
"A career in QCS is challenging but it is also incredibly rewarding, and I wish our newest cohort of recruits all the best as they embark on this next step in their career.
"I want to thank them for their dedication and commitment to strengthening our frontline to help reduce crime, ensure fewer victims, and restore safety to communities".
QCS Commissioner Paul Stewart APM thanked the new officers for their commitment to community safety and welcomed them to QCS.
"Community safety is the cornerstone of QCS, and our officers are our greatest asset, delivering safety to all communities," Commissioner Stewart said.
"We are strengthening our numbers to reduce recidivism that will mean less crime, fewer victims and safer communities through reform and rehabilitation.
"We welcome our newest officers and wish them the best on this exciting journey in their careers. I encourage anyone looking for a career that supports community safety to look at the opportunities available with QCS."
