31 new Community Corrections case managers and probation services officers deployed around Queensland to target offender behaviour change Officers recognised for completing nation-leading training to deliver best practice in offender supervision Queensland’s community safety frontline has been strengthened by deploying more officers around the state
Queensland Corrective Services can confirm the prisoner who absconded from Townsville Low Custody Correctional Centre (Male Farm) on 13 July 2024 is back in custody.
12 Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Far North Queensland All 12 have completed an intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program Over the last year, more than 700 new Queensland Custodial Correctional Officers have graduated from training A former chef, tradies, interstate
Legislation writers take out the Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Commissioner’s 2024 Award for Excellence. Woodford Correctional Centre wins two separate awards for safety and respect. 14 QCS officers also presented with National Emergency Response medals and clasps for assisting with community recovery from TC
Congratulations again to QCS' newest Australian Corrections Medal recipients after they recently received their awards from the Queensland Governor, Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM. After being named in the Australia Day Honours List, Superintendent Stephen Wright, Correctional Supervisor Renee Rieson and Community Corrections District Manager Geoffrey
The prisoner has now been located and returned to custody.
Recruits have completed rigorous 10-week Custodial Correctional Officer training for Queensland’s newest correctional centre Officers deployed to other centres until new correctional centre opens Recruitment underway for psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, education and administration officers Nineteen new Custodial Correctional Officers for the Lockyer Valley
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre formally welcomed nine 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 nine new Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline
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
Three Queensland Corrective Services officers receive prestigious Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) Officers recognised for their leadership and innovative approaches to creating stronger, safer communities The ACM recognises distinguished service by an operational member of an Australian state or territory civilian corrections service
