Job Description
An opportunity exists to become a Police Liaison Officer with the Queensland Police Service.You will assist the Queensland Police Service in developing trust and understanding the needs of culturally specific communities.You will play a key role in establishing and maintaining positive relationships between culturally specific communities, and the Queensland Police Service, with a particular focus on African communities.Job details Position status PermanentPosition type Full-timeOccupational group Community Engagement and EducationClassification PO4Workplace Location Cairns regionJob ad reference QLD/578724/24Closing date 01-Aug-2024Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact person Adam FrewContact details Phone: 07 4030 8320Access theTargeted Vacancy:We are focused on building a diverse team with a supportive inclusive culture and we are actively seeking applications from people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.Your Key Accountabilities:As a Police Liaison Officer, you will assist in developing trust and understanding, between members of the Queensland Police Service and wider community, with particular focus to local African communities.We value diversity and are actively seeking candidates with varied backgrounds who can think differently and innovate.In choosing the right person for this role we will consider what you have done previously - the knowledge, skills and experience you've built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.The Core Capability Requirements for this role are:Contribute to organisational understanding of African and other multicultural and multifaith communities.Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community by providing advice on African and other multicultural and multifaith customs and protocols.Work with QPS members to identify opportunities to strengthen community engagement and the development of QPS crime prevention and early intervention strategies, that are culturally appropriate.Assist African and other multicultural and multifaith community members to access policing services and provide advice to QPS members on referral to other community services where necessary.Positively and proactively engage with African and other multicultural and multifaith community groups to identify and build community based and/ community led programs and initiatives.Identify and link key stakeholders across police, community, and government agencies in support of community based/ community led programs and/ or initiatives to improve community safety.Role Requirements -OtherThis position involves driving of QPS vehicles. The occupant of this position is required to hold a Queensland ‘C' class driver's licence or have the ability to acquire a driver's licence.This position requires wearing a Police Liaison Officer uniform and adherence to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance.This position requires working to a set roster and may also involve weekend work and shift work to attend local festivals, and forums and to meet the policing needs of the local area - Shift penalties and overtime may apply.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Queensland Government
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