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
QCS Commissioner’s Awards for Excellence held today Awards reflect commitment to restoring community safety, reducing reoffending, safe workplaces and community partnerships Top award handed to multiple teams for their response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred Individual and team distinction were celebrated at the 2025 QCS Commissioner’s
Remembrance Day 2025 Acknowledging Service and Commitment within Queensland Corrective Services Today, we come together to mark Remembrance Day – a solemn occasion observed across the world each year on 11 November. Whether it is called Remembrance Day, Poppy Day, Armistice or Veterans Day, it is a day
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
22 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Far North Queensland. All 22 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. Retired officer with
15 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Central Queensland All 15 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. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 15 new
Mental health clinicians interested in working with individuals to improve wellbeing outcomes, promote rehabilitation and enhance community safety are invited to attend a Queensland Corrective Services information session in Cairns next week. The free information session provides an opportunity to engage with the clinical and program
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a Custodial Correctional Officer (CCO), our new video series might be for you. The series follows Dan, one of our latest recruits, from his first day at the Queenland Corrective Services (QCS) Academy to his new job
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre was the scene of a simulated firefighting and search and rescue operation recently as a part of a multi-agency training exercise. The contingency training, which involved officers from the Queensland Corrective Services Centre Emergency Response Team (CERT) and dog squad, saw two
Several Queensland Corrective Services’ female officers received accolades for their contributions to Queensland’s safety at the International Women’s Day Awards, last Friday (May 16), which had been postponed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Corrective Services Minister Laura Gerber praised the women for their unwavering dedication and
