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Security Operations Officer


Protective Services Group; Security and Counter-Terrorism Command; Specialist Operations; Bamaga,

The First Nations initiative is designed to recruit, train, and employ local First Nations community members within 8 remote and discreet communities across Queensland.

The pilot phase of the First Nations recruitment strategy has been trialled on Palm Island and more recently Yarrabah over the last 3 years, with exciting results in terms of community safety, crime reduction and community engagement at security patrolled precincts – schools and courts.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Emergency & Protective Services
Classification OO5
Workplace Location Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/576696/24
Closing date 09-Aug-2024
Job duration 12 months with possibility of extension
Contact person David Findlay
Contact details Phone: 3051 8045
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The First Nations initiative is designed to recruit, train, and employ local First Nations community members within 8 remote and discreet communities across Queensland.

The pilot phase of the First Nations recruitment strategy has been trialled on Palm Island and more recently Yarrabah over the last 3 years, with exciting results in terms of community safety, crime reduction and community engagement at security patrolled precincts - schools and courts.

You will be responsible for in-community supervision of First Nations Senior Protective Services Officers who provide mobile and static security services for Protective Services Group clientele.

Your Key Accountabilities:

The core capability requirements for this role are:

  • Provide leadership, supervision, direction and on-the-job training of staff, in addition to identification of staff training needs through Performance and Development Agreements.
  • Lead efficient and effective work teams providing quality delivery of Protective Services Group services.
  • Allocate resources (human and physical) to meet operational and administrative requirements.
  • Provide urgent back-up assistance to Protective Services Officers in critical incident situations.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on operational, administration and staffing issues.
  • Manage first response to incidents until resolution or handover to relevant emergency services provider.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to assist in the resolution of issues and improve service delivery.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory:

  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current C Class Drivers Licence

Qualification:

  • Nil

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience:

  • Leadership skills will be considered favourably.
  • Knowledge in security operations.

Other:

  • Successful completion of the Protective Services Officers course to be facilitated by Protective Services Group is a component of the selection process and a prerequisite for appointment to this position.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/576696/24

Closing Date:  Friday, 9th August 2024

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