Correctional Dog Handler & Security Officer

Queensland Corrective Services; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services – Mareeba QLD is seeking a Custodial Correctional Officer Dog Handler to deliver high standards of integrity and professionalism in security and offender management. The role involves dog handling, high-risk escort duties and responding to emergencies across correctional facilities.

The Dog Handler will manage canine welfare, operate in a 24x7 environment, and work with police and other agencies to enforce drug strategies and ensure safety and order.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services – Mareeba QLD is seeking a Custodial Correctional Officer Dog Handler to deliver high standards of integrity and professionalism in security and offender management. The role involves dog handling, high-risk escort duties and responding to emergencies across correctional facilities.

The Dog Handler will manage canine welfare, operate in a 24x7 environment, and work with police and other agencies to enforce drug strategies and ensure safety and order.