12 new Custodial Correctional Officers graduate in Rockhampton. Graduates will strengthen frontline staffing at Capricornia Correctional Centre The Queensland Government’s delivery of new corrections officers nears its next milestone Queensland Corrective Services has welcomed the latest cohort of Custodial Correctional Officers to the frontline at
Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services officers are searching for 27-year-old prisoner Smith, Adam Martin Lawrence who absconded from Townsville Men’s Low Custody Correctional Centre on 14 September 2026. He is currently serving 1 year 5 months for non-aggravated burglary of a dwelling. If you have
Queensland Corrective Services officers continue to thwart major attempts to introduce contraband into correctional centres, recently seizing hundreds of prohibited items. Recently, officers from Palen Creek Correctional Centre near Beaudesert located and intercepted a significant quantity of contraband. More than 700 prohibited items, including mobile phones, chargers,
Queensland Corrective Services officers continue to thwart major attempts to introduce contraband into correctional centres, recently seizing several prohibited items in the state’s far north. Officers at Lotus Glen Low Security Correctional Centre located a concealed object during a routine perimeter patrol recently. Officers retrieved the package and
Queensland Corrective Services officers continue to foil attempts to smuggle contraband into correctional centres, seizing substantial quantities of prohibited items in two separate incidents across the state’s southeast. In a recent joint operation, officers from Wolston Correctional Centre and the Escort and Security Branch intercepted a
Detectives from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit (CSIU) have charged a man following investigations into a drone located inside Townsville Correctional Centre, carrying a package containing over $1 million of illicit drugs and utensils. On 17 May, Queensland Corrective Services Custodial Correctional Officers located the drone,
Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services, Paul Stewart APM has announced his retirement after a 44-year career in public safety. He was appointed Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services in July 2021. He has overseen an agency which has grown from 4900 to over 8000 officers, the vast majority
Attempted contraband introductions thwarted by QCS Intelligence Officers More than $250,000 of illegal drugs seized in one incident Corrective Services Investigation Unit, Queensland Police Service is now investigating Attempts to introduce contraband into correctional facilities through fake privileged legal mail are being routinely thwarted
Thirty-one officers start new career at Townsville Correctional Complex. Largest correctional officer graduation in Townsville in 18 months. New officers bring a range of backgrounds and life experiences. Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety.
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