Police Custody Officer

Police Custody Officer - Frankston
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 including weekends.

Successful applicants complete a fully paid 8-week training program at the Victoria Police Academy to provide Police Custody Officers with the skills and knowledge required to hit the ground running.
An online information session for prospective applicants interested in a career as a Police Custody Officer will be held on Monday, 21st August 2023 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM AEST. To reserve a spot, please visit: Become a Police Custody Officer - Online Information Session Tickets, Mon 21/08/2023 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite
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.