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Prisoners help Queensland prepare for Cyclone Jasper

Low risk prisoners at Innisfail Work Camp are playing an important role in helping the town prepare for Cyclone Jasper, assisting the SES and Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The prisoners have been working in the community to prepare for storm season, clearing drains and gutters and...

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New correctional officers improve community safety in South East Queensland

New Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety Two officers awarded National and Long Service and Good Conduct Medals Officers equipped with highest level of training   Queensland Corrective Services inducted almost fifty Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline of public safety on...

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Multicultural diversity and bravery celebrated at QCS ceremony

43 new Custodial Correctional Officers representing 11 cultural and linguistic backgrounds graduated in Brisbane during Multicultural Queensland Month 2 officers awarded Unit Citations for professional conduct in restoring order and bringing non-compliant prisoners under control at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre in 2020 2 officers...

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Setting strong foundations for Community Corrections

17 new Community Corrections officers graduated this week alongside 3 Cultural Liaison Officers New approach to Community Corrections training delivering benefits for officers, communities and individuals under supervision Community Corrections is key to keeping Queensland communities safe by supervising individuals and supporting long-term behaviour...

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Queensland Corrective Services officers recognised in Honour List

• Three Queensland Corrective Services officers receive prestigious Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) • Officers recognised for creating stronger, safer communities • The ACM recognises distinguished service by an operational member of an Australian state or territory civilian corrections service for adults. Three Queensland Corrective Services officers have been...

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Low security and its role in community safety

From time to time, you may hear reports of prisoners absconding from low security facilities. We thought you might like some information on how prisoners are managed in low security facilities in Queensland, why low security is so important to community safety, and what happens when...

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Grad mentoring to boost development and safety

Trial underway at Lotus Glen and Capricornia correctional centres Extra support provided to new custodial officers during initial placement Mentoring develops recruits and enhances workplace safety New graduates at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre and Capricornia Correctional Centre are taking part in a mentoring program to...

QCS recruitment sessions Mareeba and Cairns (with audio grabs)

**EMBARGOED 12 midnight Sunday May 14** Far North Queenslanders looking for a permanent job with unbeatable work life balance are encouraged to attend information nights Monday and Tuesday evenings to learn about careers in Queensland Corrective Services. QCS is recruiting now for custodial correctional positions at Lotus...

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Australia Day Honours for QCS officers

Congratulation to three Queensland Corrective Services officers who were recognised in the Australia Day Honours, receiving the Australian Corrections Medal. Assistant Commissioner Eloise Hamlett, Superintendent Rhiannon Porter and Custodial Supervisor Shane Allwood were named in the honours list for distinguished service by an operational member of...