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 Pacific Island communities.
Targeted 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:
The core capability requirements for this role are:
* Contribute to organisational understanding of Pacific Island 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 Pacific Island 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 Pacific Island 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 Pacific Island 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:
Other
* 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.