Police Custody Officer - Bendigo, Australia - Victoria Police

Victoria Police

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Bendigo, Australia

6 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
North West Region | Bendigo

Job type:
Full time / Ongoing

Organisation:
Victoria Police

Salary:
$55,439 - $71,194

Occupation:
Emergency Management

Reference:
VICPOL/1692840

Police Custody Officer - Bendigo - Future Vacancy
Police Custody Officers (PCOs) are responsible for overseeing the management of persons in the custody of Victoria Police. The Police Custody Officer role offers a stimulating, challenging and rewarding career.

You will be a valued member of the local police team and play a crucial role in the management and welfare of persons in custody.

The responsibilities of the PCO role will be:

Perform all duties relating to the management of persons in the custody of Victoria Police
Ensure the health, wellbeing, safety and supervision of persons in custody, staff and visitors
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding the management, transport, offsite attendance and/or video links for persons in custody
Carry out all prisoner management functions in accordance with established legislation, policies and procedures, including preparing routine correspondence, attendance registers, creation of reports and other administrative tasks as required
Supervise persons in custody of the court

Skills and Attributes of a PCO
There is no one skill or attribute Victoria Police are looking for, rather a range of skills that make a suitable applicant:

Strong communication skills
both written and verbal
A healthy level of fitness
Honesty and integrity
Good character and reputation
Leadership skills
Resilience
Community minded

PCOs must be available to be rostered on rotating shifts to perform day, afternoon and night shifts. Shifts last for 8.06 hours and include a half hour meal break. The start and finish times may vary depending on the location.

Day shift:
commencing between 6am and 10am

Afternoon shift:
commencing between 2pm and 6pm

Night shift:
commencing between 10pm and 12 midnight

Victoria Police also offer a comprehensive, fully paid 8-week training program at the Victoria Police Academy to provide applicants with the tools for success.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Victoria Police is a large organisation employing Police Officers, Public Servants and Protective Services Officers. Victoria Police provides support to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. At Victoria Police our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diverse community that we serve.

We continually seek to attract and retain a workforce that includes people of every gender, age, culture, religion, disability and sexual orientation.