Job Description
# Custodial Correctional Officer Dog
Handler**Queensland
Corrective Services** (Organisation site) Lotus Glen Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; MareebaIn this role you will 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.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Emergency & Protective Services || Classification | GS1 || Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld || Job ad reference | QLD/********* || Closing date | 01-Oct-**** || Yearly salary | $***** - $***** || Fortnightly salary | $******* - $******* || Job duration | || Contact person | Shayne Johnston || Contact details | Phone: ********* Access the National Relay Service |In this role you will 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.
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The **primary accountabilities** of the Custodial Correctional Officer, Dog Handler include:* Maintain in protected 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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The role description provides the minimum requirements for the role. The incumbent may be required to undertake other duties as required outside of these primary
accountabilities.**Applications
to remain current for 12 months.**

📌 Custodial Correctional Officer Dog Handler (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Corrective Services
📍 Queensland