Security Equipment & Asset Coordinator

Queensland Corrective Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services in Brisbane is seeking a Safety and Security Equipment Coordinator to manage procurement, storage, handling, maintenance and disposal of weapons, ammunition, keys and safety equipment, and to liaise with service providers. You will maintain records, ensure compliance with procedures, coordinate issue/receipt, monitor asset registers and support risk management and audits.

The role requires strong documentation skills and the ability to maintain secure environments

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appropriate storage of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, keys and safety and security equipment including registers that detail the procurement, issue and disposal of keys, ammunition, chemical agents and other security equipment
• Maintain the appropriate documentation relevant to the purchase and storage of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, keys and safety and security equipment
• Coordinate the issue and receipt of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, keys and safety and security equipment
• Ensure that weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, keys and safety and security equipment is maintained in accordance with procedures
• Coordinate and document the disposal of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, keys and safety and security equipment
• Provide advice to management that enables them to effectively identify and manage its compliance risk and obligations
• Implement departmental processes to manage the issue and use of all keys within the correctional centre that ensures a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and the community
• Manage the procurement, storage, handling, maintenance and disposal of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, safety and security equipment and maintain accurate records
• Ensures operational readiness and administration of safety and security equipment and correctional service facility armoury and secure storage facilities as appropriate
• Provide submission/s for specialised equipment and make recommendations regarding suitability of equipment for use within the centre
• Ensure the centre maintains an accurate weapons asset records system which includes an asset replacement plan for all weapons and specialised equipment and tracks the issue, deployment and return of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, keys and safety and security equipment
• Ensure strict guidelines are complied with for the procurement and safe storage of weapons, ammunition and security equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Monitor compliance across the centre in relation to the required standards for weapons and ammunition usage, storage and usage of chemical agents, keys and safety and security equipment
• Ensure the centre maintains an effective key control system that allows for the recording of key procurement, issue, handling, storage, disposal and document control of all centre keys.
• Monitor compliance with key control procedures and ensure procedures and practices are in accordance with the provisions of the standard operating procedure for Key Management
• Liaise with external providers and contractors regarding key access requirements, repairs or alterations to security related items
• Support and participate in systems assurance and compliance reviews in accordance with departmental requirements and processes and undertake checks and audits in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Contribute to the achievement of key targets for the centre by providing information and data on emerging trends and risks based on centre data

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services in Brisbane is seeking a Safety and Security Equipment Coordinator to manage procurement, storage, handling, maintenance and disposal of weapons, ammunition, keys and safety equipment, and to liaise with service providers. You will maintain records, ensure compliance with procedures, coordinate issue/receipt, monitor asset registers and support risk management and audits.

The role requires strong documentation skills and the ability to maintain secure environments