Custodial Correctional Officer

7 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Corrective Services Full time

The role of the Custodial Correctional Officer, Dog Handler is to deliver high personal standards, integrity and professionalism in their decision making, judgement, and engagement with internal/external stakeholders and the community. A Dog Handler must actively communicate and participate in the delivery of specialist services that enhances the security and good order of high/ low/ community correctional centres by providing timely response to any emergency or breach of security; assist in the security and control of prisoners; perform high-risk offender escort duties and drug/contraband detection.

**In this role you will**:

- Maintain in safe working condition any weapon, equipment and vehicle issued by QCS. Maintain strict control of all issued security equipment issued including equipment in one's area of responsibility. Manage the health, welfare, safe kenneling and control of any dog owned by QCS. Maintain strict control of departmental dogs at all times and ensure they are only used for official QCS purposes. Provide reports concerning equipment damage, defects or loss and maintain accurate administration records. Maintain accurate record of all veterinary treatment, inoculations, medication, worming programs and any other medical information pertaining to allocated CS Dog in 'Corrective Services Dog Record of Service' booklet. Manage one's own time efficiently and effectively. Work in a 24 X 7 environment and provide a timely response to any emergency or breach of security. Provide specialised assistance in the security and control of offenders. Provide first line escape response. Perform foot and mobile patrols of QCS facilities. Actively enforce the Agency's drug strategy by detecting and deterring trafficking of drugs and contraband. Conduct special searches. Participate in special operations in conjunction with other security branches of QCS and Police and other Government law enforcement agencies. Perform maximum security and high-risk offender escort duties. Perform duties as required by the General Manager. - Develop productive relationships with staff, management, professionals, Police and other agencies. Prepare and submit accurate incident reports/statements/records concerning notifiable incidents. Perform surveillance to identify and respond appropriately to potential security risks and illegal activity
- Create public confidence by personally promoting QCS with a positive image. Ensure personal conduct is highly professional and appearance conforms to official dog squad uniform standards at all times. Ensure one's own decisions are timely, well considered and that actions taken are fair and accountable. Enforce compliance of relevant QCS policy, procedures and legislation. Ensure the safety of self and others. Erect a department issue kennel/compound at handler's residence for the purpose of securing a Corrective Services Dog
- Maintain mandatory operator qualifications for control and restraint, weapons and chemical agents. Maintain allocated CS dogs training and assessment record in 'Corrective Services Dog Record of Service' booklet. Maintain training proficiency of allocated QCS Dog and successfully requalify; and undertake training when required. Maintain own level of knowledge of legislation, policy and procedures in relation to offender security. Ensure the security and confidentiality of QCS property and information.

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