Senior Protective Services Officer, Queensland Police Service

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Protective Services Officer with the Queensland Police Service in Rockhampton, Australia, will conduct interior and exterior security observations and supervise contract staff within Protective Services to ensure high security standards. You will operate specialised security equipment, exercise powers under the Act, and back up other officers in critical situations.

This role involves controlling access, reporting hazards, and assisting in evacuations while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Successful applicants will undertake the Protective Services Officer Course.
• Requires wearing of uniform.
• Paid full rates for the duration of the course.
• Current First Aid Medical Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of the interior and exterior of Government buildings and facilities.
• Operate specialised security equipment and exercise powers under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.
• Provide back-up assistance to other Protective Services Officers, especially in critical incident situations.
• Control entry of personnel and parking of vehicles on Government property according to policies and procedures.
• Detect and report fires and other hazards and assist in emergency evacuations.
• Adhere to procedures and policies under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 and other legislation.
• Ensure high-quality communications with clients and the public.
• Provide supervision and training to other Protective Services Group members.

Education

First Aid Medical Certificate

Job description

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Conduct observations of the interior and exterior of Government buildings and facilities, in addition to undertaking general inspection duties, mobile observation duties, contract staff supervision and other special duties related to the various work groups within Protective Services to ensure that a high level of security is maintained.
• Operate specialised security equipment and, when required, exercise the powers authorised under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.
• Provide back-up assistance to other Protective Services Officers, particularly in critical incident situations.
• Control the entering of personnel to, and parking of vehicles on, Government and designated property in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Detect and report fires and other building hazards and assist in the emergency evacuation of Government buildings.
• Undertake activities and responsibilities in accordance with various procedural and policy manuals and the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure the quality and appropriateness of all communications with clients and members of the public are maintained at a high standard.
• Provide supervision, training and support to other members of Protective Services Group.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

• Successful applicants will undertake the Protective Services Officer Course, to be facilitated by Protective Services Group.
• Requires wearing of uniform
• Paid full rates for the duration of the course.

Qualification

• Current First Aid Medical Certificate

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Closing Date: Friday, 8th January 2027

Senior Protective Services Officer, Queensland Police Service Rockhampton, Australia