Police Custody Officer
Victoria Police is seeking individuals with strong communication skills to join as Police Custody Officers (PCOs) at 22 locations across Victoria.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure the health, wellbeing, safety and supervision of persons in custody, staff and visitors within the custody environment.
* Monitor persons in custody, conduct risk assessments, and conduct searches of Person in Custody and facilities.
* Liaise with stakeholders such as nurses, solicitors, and persons in custody family to meet their needs.
* Work closely with Sworn Police Officers to assist with processing arrested persons.
Requirements:
* Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
* A healthy level of fitness.
* Honesty and integrity.
* Good character and reputation.
* Leadership skills.
* Resilience.
* Community minded.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary: $55,059 - $72,985.
* 11% superannuation.
* Generous shift allowances and penalty rates.
* Four - five weeks leave per annum plus time off in lieu for public holidays.
* 16 weeks maternity leave, four weeks paternity leave.
* Defence force and study leave.
* 15 personal leave days.
* Learning and professional development opportunities.
* Job security and stability.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Roster:
PCOs must be available to be rostered on rotating shifts to perform day, afternoon and night shifts. Shifts last for 8.06 hours and include a half hour meal break.