- Maintain in secure 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.
- 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.
- Work in a 24 X 7 environment and provide a timely response to any emergency or breach of security.
- Perform foot and mobile patrols of QCS facilities.
- Actively enforce the Agency’s drug strategy by detecting and deterring trafficking of drugs and contraband.
- Participate in special operations in conjunction with other security branches of QCS and Police and other Government law enforcement agencies.

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- Exposure to or understanding of contemporary approaches to working with dogs and their welfare.
- Leadership with the ability to motivate and encourage others to meet the challenges of demanding work roles.
- Experience in or exposure to a criminal justice environment or similar human services area.
- Experience in managing and co-ordinating a wide range of operational and security functions.
- Decision making and reasoning involving gathering information, evaluating a variety of solutions,



and selecting the best option, working ethically, working under pressure and demonstrating resilience.
- Self-management or self-control with the ability to manage your personal feelings and reactions to challenges on the job.
- Teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with people of different ages, gender and cultural backgrounds. In addition, demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute to team results.
- Information technology skills at a basic level with the willingness to learn new IT skills and use internal offender management databases as well as Microsoft Office software.
- Planning and organising abilities to ensure tasks are completed within the required deadlines and in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures within the correctional environment.
- Problem solving skills with the ability to apply a range of problem solving strategies and show initiative in identifying and solving problems both independently and as a team member.
- Communication skills as demonstrated through the ability to listen understand and speak clearly to a wide range of audiences. Written skills with the ability to summarise information and data.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Emergency & Protective Services

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