An opportunity exists to become a Police Liaison Officer and join the Queensland Police Service (QPS), in the Logan District's Crime Prevention and Engagement Team. You will be required to establish and maintain positive rapport between culturally specific communities and the QPS, with a particular focus to the Arabic or Punjabi speaking communities.
At the QPS we provide equal opportunities for everyone in our organisation while offering employment/job security, flexible working options and opportunities for career progression and career development. It really is an exciting time to join the QPS – come join us
Targeted Vacancy
We are focused on building a diverse team with a supportive inclusive culture and we are actively seeking applications from people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Your Key Accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
* Contribute to organisational understanding of Arabic or Punjabi speaking communities 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 Arabic or Punjabi speaking communities 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 Arabic or Punjabi speaking communities 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 Arabic and Punjabi speaking communities 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
Other
Role Requirements:
* This 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.
Occupational group
Community Engagement and Education