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Award-winning Townsville program trains for First Nations’ jobs

A North Queensland Corrective Services initiative is helping Close the Gap on life outcomes of First Nations prisoners in Townsville. Townsville Low Custody Correctional Centre’s partnership with Civil Safety delivers six hands-on training programs for low custody First Nations prisoners in conservation and land management, rural...

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New correctional officers committed to community safety in Townsville

26 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in North Queensland All 26 have completed an intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program Over the last year, more than 650 new Queensland Custodial Corrections Officers have graduated from training   Former ADF personnel, hospitality workers...

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New correctional officers committed to community safety in Townsville

Townsville Correctional Complex welcomed 17 new Custodial Correctional Officers Officers equipped with highest level of training as part of 10-week paid program QCS actively recruiting for a variety of roles   Queensland Corrective Services inducted 17 new Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline of public...

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Media Alert: Prisoners lend a helping hand after TC Kirrily

Prisoners from Townsville Correctional Complex have rolled up their sleeves and started their chainsaws to assist with the TC Kirrily cleanup. Prisoners from Townsville Men's Low Security Farm and Winton, Boulia and Julia Creek Work Camps have deployed to the Billabong Sanctuary, which suffered significant damage...

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New correctional officers improve community safety in Townsville

Eleven Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety in Townsville Four officers awarded coveted National Medal and three officers received Long Service and Good Conduct medals Officers equipped with highest level of training   Queensland Corrective Services inducted 11 more Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO)...

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Prisoners located and returned to custody

Queensland Corrective Services can confirm the prisoners who absconded from Townsville Correctional Centre (Low Custody Male Farm) have been arrested by police and are back in custody. Thanks to Queensland Police Service for locating and arresting them quickly....

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New correctional officers help keep North Queensland communities safe

17 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety One officer recognised with the National Medal Three officers recognised with Long Service Good Conduct Medals Officers equipped with highest level of training Queensland Corrective Services offers many career paths   Queensland Corrective Services inducted...

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Take a Look Inside: Mandy’s story

This week we take a look inside Mount Isa Community Corrections where Mandy works in the important role of Administration Officer. Mandy is the first point of contact for both new and existing supervised individuals during their rehabilitation journey. Lock in your future. Visit corrections.qld.gov.au/careers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVt2jtbMiMw...

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Townsville Custodial Correctional Officers disrupts drug plans

Queensland Corrective Services have praised Custodial Correctional Officers for foiling several complex plans to introduce drugs and other prohibited items into Townsville Correctional Complex. More than a dozen prisoners have been charged over the offences thanks to a joint investigation between QCS’ Intelligence Unit and Queensland...

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QCS officers recognised on International Women’s Day

Five Queensland Corrective Services’ officers have been recognised for their efforts to protect communities and advance gender equality today on International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March). QCS Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon congratulated the winners for their outstanding efforts at an exclusive International Women’s Day event hosted...