You will assist the Queensland Police Service in developing trust, understanding the multicultural communities' needs, and breaking down barriers between the local community and the local police. You will play an essential role by building and maintaining these strong relationships between the community and the Queensland Police Service.
The Police Liaison Officer works and provides support to officers, particularly in the prevention of crime involving African community groups, while working towards a safer community through connected and engaged relationships.
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 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/or 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 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, 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr