Assistant Watchhouse Officer

As a member of our team, you will be working alongside other likeminded individuals at the Maroochydore Watchhouse located at 13 – 23 Cornmeal Parade Maroochydore. The Watchhouse is staffed by both sworn and unsworn members consisting of an Officer in Charge (Senior Sergeant), five Shift Supervisors (Sergeants), six Senior Constables and nine Assistant Watchhouse Officers. The Watchhouse operates twenty-four hours per day and services the Magistrate and District Courts of Maroochydore.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Security
Classification OO4
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/566350/24
Closing date 04-Jun-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Senior Sergeant Gavin McKillop
Contact details Phone: (07) 5475 2481
Access theThe Watchhouse processes arrested persons whilst obtaining all identifying particulars and manages prisoners awaiting allocation to the many Correctional facilities. Transportation of prisoners occurs daily to other South-East Queensland Watchhouses and Correctional facilities.The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Perform Watchhouse functions relevant to the administration, supervision and monitoring of persons in custody and visitors to the Watchhouse.
• Prepare and maintain prisoner files and records.
• Operate and monitor electronic surveillance and movement control systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain Watchhouse records in line with Queensland Police Service (QPS) policy and procedure.
• Assist in the processing of persons received into custody in line with QPS policy and procedures.
• Supervise and provide for the welfare, comfort and security of prisoners.
• Prepare and maintain records of prisoner's health requirements; monitor the medical needs of prisoners and arrange an appropriate level of medical assistance as required.
• Assist senior staff with issues impacting on the overall operational management of the Watchhouse.

Role Requirements

• Mandatory: Possession and maintenance of current first aid and resuscitation qualifications. Possession of an Open C Class Drivers Licence.
• Other: This position requires wearing an Assistant Watchhouse Officer uniform and adherence to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance. This position requires working a shift work rotational roster, i.e. 24-hour, 7 day roster

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.