Southern Queensland Correctional Centre is actively recruiting for 26 new custodial correctional officers to fill positions in the Lockyer Valley. Applications are now open with visiting recruitment specialists conducting assessments and interviews in Gatton on 15-16 June 2022. Southern Queensland Correctional Centre, Acting Chief Superintendent Colin Poole...
Vigilant officers at Woodford Correctional Centre have successfully stopped a large quantity of contraband Suboxone strips from entering the prison by post. Woodford Correctional Centre Chief Superintendent, General Manager Stuart McHaffie said suspicions were raised when a satchel containing clothing arrived in the centre’s mail room. “Officers...
Queensland’s newest corrective services officers have moved to the frontline of public safety, working to reduce reoffending to keep Far North Queensland safe. Fifteen new custodial correctional officers were sworn into their roles at a Queensland Corrective Services’ (QCS) graduation ceremony in Mareeba. Acting Assistant Commissioner Northern...
One of Queensland Corrective Services’ youngest recruits has showed off his skills at a special demonstration at Maryborough Correctional Centre. Wolf, an 11-month-old German Shepherd has been in training at the academy since he was just eight weeks old with one of QCS’ most experienced dog...
Queensland’s newest frontline safety workers were celebrated alongside some of their most experienced colleagues at a Queensland Corrective Services’ ceremony recently. Nine new custodial correctional officers were sworn into their frontline roles, while five officers were recognised for their combined 90 years of service in keeping...
It is now easier for family and friends to stay in touch with prisoners in Queensland correctional centres. When signing up for email and electronic funds transfer services, family and friends of prisoners now have the option to receive their security code by email, making...
Our officers go above and beyond every day to make Queensland a safer place, and this weekend was no exception. While none of our centres are in flood zones, several high security prisons are surrounded by areas which do flood, and this is exactly what faced...
UPDATE: ALL VISITS TO MARYBOROUGH CORRECTIONAL CENTRE HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED As you’re aware, the significant rain event in South East Queensland has led to widespread road closures across South East Queensland. While none of our prisons are impacted directly, a number have been cut off over the...
We appreciate how challenging it has been for you and your loved ones not having face-to-face visits while we managed the COVID-19 outbreaks in our centres. The number of COVID-19 cases in our centres has fallen from a high of 518 on January 17 to 67...
This National Corrections Day, we thank our officers working on the frontline to keep Queensland safe. ...
