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Assistant Watchhouse Officer
State Custody & Property Group; Road Policing & Regional Support Command; Regional Services; Gold Coast
Queensland Police Service provides places of detention across the state for persons in police custody who have been denied bail, or who may be awaiting their first or subsequent appearance in court, or prisoners who are remanded or sentenced until they are transferred to either a youth detention or correctional facility.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Emergency & Protective Services |
| Classification | OO4 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/636375/25 |
| Closing date | 27-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Adam Cass |
| Contact details | Phone: 55714318 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key accountabilities
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 of an Open C Class Drivers Licence.
Qualification Nil
Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience Nil
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.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/636375/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 27th May 2025
Further information
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