Protective Services Group provides static and mobile security services to state government departments. Our employees are highly motivated, professional members of the Queensland Police Service and provide a valuable service to community safety in State Government buildings and precincts. Our First Nations program is designed to provide protective services within a number of Aboriginal Shire Council Communities and has already been established in Palm Island, Yarrabah and Lockhart River. This recruit process is for the communities of Bamaga, Mornington Island and Woorabinda as well as adding to communities previously mentioned.

Job details

TARGETED VACANCY - This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Conduct observations of the interior and exterior of Government buildings and facilities, in addition to undertaking general inspection duties, and other special duties related to the various work groups within Protective Services to ensure a high level of security is maintained.
• Operate specialised security equipment and, when required, exercise the powers authorised under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.
• Provide back-up assistance to other Protective Services officers, particularly in critical incident situations.
• Control the entering of personnel to, and parking of vehicles on, Government and designated property in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Detect and report fires and other building hazards and assist in the emergency evacuation of Government buildings.
• Undertake activities and responsibilities in accordance with various procedural and policy manuals and the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.
• Ensure the quality and appropriateness of all communications with clients and members of the public are maintained at a high standard.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

• This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by a First Nations Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
• Applicants must be a current resident of Lockhart River or Mornington Island and/or have close familial ties to that community.
• Possession of a current First Aid Medical Certificate will be favorably considered.

Other

• Appointees may be required to participate in a 24-hour, 7 day roster with work hours equating to 38 hours per week. Relevant allowances will apply. Officers are appointed to specific buildings and/or work sites and will be required to work at those locations.

***Please note - Applicants must be a current resident of Lockhart River or Mornington Island and/or have close familial ties to that community.***

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Multiple positions available.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 601528 24 - Applicant Guide (Word, 177KB)
  
  
  601528 24 - Role Description (Word, 4.82MB)