Supervise and provide services to low security prisoners on a daily basis and actively participate in their rehabilitation through activities relevant to the centre and monitor and maintain security of the centre.

Job details

Supervise and provide services to low security prisoners on a daily basis and actively participate in their rehabilitation through activities relevant to the centre and monitor and maintain security of the centre.

In this role you will:

• Supervise the behaviour and activities of prisoners on a daily basis in accordance with the centre/facility's routine
• Develop productive relationships with staff, management, professionals, police and other agencies
• Assist in the rehabilitation of prisoners by participating in or overseeing their work or activities and contributing to case management functions within the centre
• Identify prisoners who may be at risk and advise relevant staff in a timely manner
• Interact with prisoners and respond to their needs through the provision of services in an appropriate manner within relevant guidelines and rules
• Encourage prisoners to participate in programs to maximise their opportunities for rehabilitation
• Report details or incidents and behaviour of prisoners for the purpose of the sentence management process
• Participate in the reception, induction and discharge of prisoners in accordance with procedures
• Assess prisoner needs prior to action and take into account traditional cultural values
• Prepare reports on relevant activities and maintain appropriate records
• Perform other administrative duties as required
• Monitor and maintain the dynamic and static security requirements of the correctional centre or facility, reporting any unusual behaviours or occurrences which could result in a breach of security
• Undertake searches and perform escort duties of prisoners both within the centre and externally when required
• Ensure you respond to emergency or security breaches in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes
• Prepare and submit accurate incident reports/ statements/ records concerning notifiable incidents
• Identify and respond appropriately to potential security risks and illegal activity
• Provide reports concerning equipment damage, defects or loss and maintain accurate administration records
• Restrain and control non-compliant prisoners in accordance with policies and guidelines and ensure participate in annual training in control and restraint to maintain competence
• Participate in all training as directed by the Agency including the ongoing maintenance and current competence of all qualifications including, but not limited to Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) and other annual training requirements
• Maintain a professional level of appearance at all times by wearing the QCS issued uniform in accordance with Agency uniform standards
• Comply with all QCS policy, procedures and legislation including the applicable Code of Conduct

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.

• 559399-24-Role Profile (PDF, 415KB)
  
  
  559399-24-Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-QCS-September-2023 (PDF, 309KB)