Police Custody Officer

2 weeks ago

Sunshine, Australia Victoria PCO Full time

Police Custody Officer - Sunshine - 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.

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