Custodial Correctional Officer Farm - Logan City, Australia - Queensland Corrective Services

Queensland Corrective Services

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Logan City, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

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 noncompliant 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 ConductThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.