Assistant Watchhouse Officer

**Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

- Perform Watchhouse functions relevant to the administration, supervision and monitoring of persons in custody and visitors to the Watchhouse.

- Prepare and maintain prisoner files and records.

- Operate and monitor electronic surveillance and movement control systems in accordance with established procedures.

- Maintain Watchhouse records in line with Queensland Police Service (QPS) policy and procedure.

- Assist in the processing of persons received into custody in line with QPS policy and procedures.

- Supervise and provide for the welfare, comfort and security of prisoners.

- Prepare and maintain records of prisoner's health requirements; monitor the medical needs of prisoners and arrange an appropriate level of medical assistance as required.

- Assist senior staff with issues impacting on the overall operational management of the Watchhouse.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

- Possession of an Open C Class Drivers Licence.

Other

- This position requires wearing an Assistant Watchhouse Officer uniform and adherence to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance. This position requires working a shift work rotational roster, i.e. 24-hour, 7 day roster.

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