Correctional centres are responsible for the delivery of custodial services across Queensland. People in custody are supervised in either high or low security correctional centres. High security centres provide for the management of adult prisoners held in secure custody correctional centres across Queensland.

The Correctional Supervisor, Dog Squad will manage the daily operations of the Centre’s Dog Squad in accordance with Queensland Corrective Services policies and procedures and to enhance the static security to the Centre by providing a timely response to any emergency situation or breach of security and to provide specialised assistance in the security and control of offenders.

Refer to role description for more information.

Job details

The essential requirements for this role are:

Demonstrated ability to:

• Lead and manage small teams;
• Provide oversight, deliver workflow management and to prioritise and allocate work tasks appropriately; and
• Use judgement and develop and employ appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to apply and interpret legislation, policy and procedures.
• Decision making and reasoning involving gathering information, evaluating a variety of solutions, and selecting the best option, working ethically, working under pressure and demonstrating resilience.
• Self-management or self-control with the ability to manage your personal feelings and reactions to challenges on the job.
• Teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with people of different ages, gender and cultural backgrounds. In addition, demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute to team results.
• Demonstrate experience relating to contemporary training methodologies and principles relating to working dogs.
• Experience in or exposure to a criminal justice environment.
• Planning and organising abilities to ensure tasks are completed within the required deadlines and in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures within the correctional environment.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to apply a range of problem solving strategies and show initiative in identifying and solving problems both independently and as a team member.
• Communication skills as demonstrated through the ability to listen understand and speak clearly to a wide range of audiences. Written skills with the ability to summarise information and data.
• Experience in managing and coordinating a range of operational and security functions.
• Information technology skills at a basic level with the willingness to learn new IT skills and use internal offender management databases as well as Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to liaise with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

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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Documents

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

• 643288 25 - Role Description (PDF, 5.29MB)
  
  
  643288 25 - Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)