Maryborough welcomes new correctional officers – unlock your new career in community safety

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 Maryborough safe.

Member for Maryborough, Mr Bruce Saunders MP and Queensland Corrective Services Acting Deputy Commissioner Samantha Newman congratulated the graduates who completed the Custodial Officer Entry Program to join the ranks of the top-tier public safety agency.

Mr Saunders said Queensland Corrective Services officers perform a vital, often unseen public service, working to protect the safety of all Queenslanders. They are a crucial part of the criminal justice system.

“Custodial Correctional Officers are the best trained and equipped in Australia and today’s graduates are ready to take on the many challenges of working in Queensland correctional centres,” Mr Saunders said.

Queensland Corrective Services Acting Deputy Commissioner Samantha Newman said the graduating officers have been trained to the highest standards, in a rigorous 10-week custodial entry program here at Maryborough Correctional Centre.

“During the paid entry program, officers are led and supported by a cohort of highly skilled training officers in a variety of skills necessary for their correctional careers.

“Maryborough Correctional Centre is one of the most modern correctional centres in Australia, providing infrastructure that promotes safety and rehabilitation,” Acting Deputy Commissioner Newman said.

The nine graduating officers will be posted to the Maryborough Correctional Centre, one of Queensland’s high security facilities.

Five of Maryborough’s most experienced officers were also presented with Long Service and Good Conduct medals by Acting Assistant Commissioner Eloise Hamlett and General Manager of Maryborough Correctional Complex, Chief Superintendent Kris Winter.

Queensland Corrective Services is actively recruiting for an additional 30 new custodial correctional officers to fill positions in the Wide Bay.

To find out more about career options within Queensland Corrective Services, visit corrections.qld.gov.au/careers