New correctional officers committed to community safety in Rockhampton

• 31 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Central Queensland.
• All 31 have completed an intensive, 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program.

More than 30 new officers have graduated from a 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program in Central Queensland.

The new Custodial Correctional Officers are today starting new careers on the frontline of public safety at the Capricornia Correctional Centre following Monday’s graduation ceremony with family and friends.

Led by experienced instructors from the Queensland Corrective Services Academy, the entry program includes training in conflict management, tactical skills and QCS policies and legislation to assist with prisoner rehabilitation.

Queensland Corrective Services is actively recruiting for good, public safety focused jobs and careers including trade instructors, dog squad officers, psychologists, counsellors, cultural liaison officers and administration.

Quotes attributable to Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga:

“I want to thank Central Queensland’s newest Correctional Officers for their commitment to the safety of our community.

“These are good, rewarding frontline jobs.

“Each graduate brings to the frontline the expert training of the QCS Academy’s instructors, together with previous professional experiences.

“The Miles Government supports our Corrections Officers for the incredible frontline work they do to keep Queenslanders safe.”

Quotes attributable to Corrective Services Minister, Nikki Boyd:

“Congratulations to Queensland’s newest Correctional Officers.

“Our graduates are a great credit to the expertise of instructors at the Queensland Corrective Services Academy.

“These skilled officers will be an important asset to the Capricornia Correctional Centre and its laser-like focus on innovative and evidence-based rehabilitation.

“We need good people with the right training to keep correctional centres running smoothly, because the safety of Queenslanders is a Miles Government priority.”

Quotes attributable to Stuart McHaffie, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Central and Northern Region Command QCS:

“Congratulations to our newest correctional officers for their commitment and service to frontline public safety.

“Our graduates come from different walks of life with different life experiences, and are equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support to enable them to perform their roles safely and effectively.

“Queensland Corrective Services is an essential part of our criminal justice system, delivering innovative, effective, evidence-based correctional services, which contribute to a safer Queensland.”

Quotes attributable to Chief Superintendent Alan Houchin, General Manager, Capricornia Correctional Centre:

“We welcome our 31 newest Custodial Correctional Officers to Rockhampton and thank them for their commitment to helping keep communities safe.

“Our officers are our greatest asset, and we strive to ensure they are supported as they carry out their often-unseen duties.

“Every interaction our officers have is an opportunity to address offending behaviour and to improve the vocational and life skills of prisoners, assisting in their rehabilitation and reintegration back into the community.”

Further information:

• Queensland Corrective Services has a careers page online. For more information and to find out how to join, head to: Careers | Queensland Corrective Services (corrections.qld.gov.au).
• Eligible candidates who relocate from interstate or South East Queensland to Capricornia, Townsville or Lotus Glen Correctional Centres may be eligible for a relocation assistance package up to the value of $7,000.

 

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