New correctional officers improve community safety in South East Queensland
- 20 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the frontline of public safety.
- Queensland Corrective Services offers many career paths.
- Officers equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support.
Queensland Corrective Services inducted 20 Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) to the frontline of public safety on Wednesday 24 May working to reduce reoffending to keep Queenslanders safe.
Joined by family and friends, the new officers were recognised for their achievement after completing a paid 10-week Custodial Officer Entry Program.
The 20 graduates will be posted to Arthur Gorrie, Brisbane and Woodford Correctional Centres.
There are many career paths the top tier public safety agency offers including CCOs, trade instructors, dog squad officers, psychologists, counsellors, cultural liaison officers and administrative roles, all of which play a vital role in managing and rehabilitating prisoners to keep communities safe.
Quotes attributable to Mr Paul Stewart APM, Commissioner, Queensland Corrective Services:
“Congratulations to our new graduates for completing the rigorous training program to uphold public safety and ensure prisoners and offenders are less likely to return to crime.
“Corrections is undoubtedly challenging work, but our officers are equipped with the highest level of training, skills and support to enable them to perform their roles safely and effectively.
“We are incredibly proud of every one of our officers for the difference they make in our community and their dedication and commitment to their role in keeping the public safe.
“Every interaction, whether it’s finding contraband or helping to educate prisoners, 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:
- For more information about Queensland Corrective Services and to find out how to join the front line public safety agency head to: Careers | Queensland Corrective Services (corrections.qld.gov.au).
- The total remuneration package for a QCS Custodial Correctional Officer ranges from $81,645 to $117,152 which includes base salary plus allowances and employer superannuation contributions. CCOs work a compressed seven-day fortnight.
- Eligible candidates who relocate from interstate or South East Queensland to Capricornia, Townsville or Lotus Glen Correctional Centres may also be eligible for a relocation assistance package up to the value of $7,000.
