Police Liaison Officer
Vacancy Reference: / Closing Date:
Designation: / Police Liaison Officer / Classification: / OO4
District / Location:
Salary: / Contact Officer:
Special Conditions: / Nil / Date of Review: / October 2009
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Toassist in developing trust and understanding between members of the Queensland Police Service and local communities, by liaising with local Indigenous communities and people from other diverse backgrounds.
YOUR TEAM
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The occupant of this position will report to the Officer in Charge, XXXStation or other officer delegated to the task of supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Nil
YOUR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (tasks/activities)
Assist Police Officers to communicate effectively with members of the local community by providing advice on local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customs and protocols.
Conduct patrols with other Police Liaison Officers or Police Officers to identify crime and disorder issues and provide advice on how to prevent and intervene in them.
Communicate sensitively with members of the public to prevent offensive behaviour, violence, unrest and potential crime.
Assist Police Officers and communitymembersto be aware of the need to balance cultural, policing and community needs.
Maintain contact with community leaders by participating in meetings, forums or festivals, and ensure the input of community concerns in crime issues.
Assist community members to access policing services and provide advice or referral to other community services where necessary.
Be aware of and comply with Queensland Police Service human resource management policies, including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation.
ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB?
Your application needs to include examples that show you have:
  • Knowledge and understanding of local cultures, customs and community organisations.
  • The capacity to be accepted by the local community.
And you can:
  • Learn and apply relevant laws, Queensland Police Service and other government policies.
  • Problem solve and organise.
  • Effectively communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunity organisations and individuals.
  • Communicate in writing and use computers.
  • Workeffectively as a member of a team.

WHY JOIN US?
The Queensland Police Service offers you:
  • opportunities for challenging work and career progression (including study assistance);
  • flexible 38 hour working week;
  • salary sacrificing arrangements;
  • comprehensive health, welfare and career support services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • This position involves driving of police 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.
  • To perform this position effectively you must agree to wear the Police Liaison Officer Uniform appropriately and work to a set roster.
  • The position may 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.
  • The interview process may involve a written exercise.
  • Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the first available Police Liaison Officer Initial Employment Training program. This training program is run at the QueenslandPoliceServiceAcademy, Oxley. Meals, accommodation and travel will be paid for by the Service, but participants must be available to leave their local area for 2 weeks to complete the training.
  • Applicants are advised the Queensland Police Service may initiate a criminal history and/or integrity check on the preferred applicant. Details of the criminal history checking process are provided in the Queensland Police Service Application Guide (Public Service Vacancies).
  • Appointment to this position will be made pursuant to the provisions of the Public Service Act 2008. Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with State and the State Government Departments Certified Agreement 2006 and Queensland Police Service enterprise Bargaining Agreement 5, 2007.
  • The Queensland Police Service Study and Research Assistance Scheme offers some financial assistance (excluding HECS) and leave assistance to employees undertaking approved courses of tertiary study or research projects.
  • A non-smoking policy is effective in Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.
  • The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is collecting information for the purpose of processing your application for an advertised internal QPS vacancy. The collection of this information is authorised by the Police Service Administration Act 1990. Pursuant to Chapter 16 of the QPS Human Resource Management Manual, if you are the successful applicant, your application may be provided upon request to unsuccessful internal applicants as part of the feedback process. Your personal details (including private address, telephone numbers etc) will not be disclosed to a third party without your consent unless the disclosure is authorised or required by law.

YOUR APPLICATION
  1. Read the Application Guide (Public Service Vacancies) available on the Smart Jobs and Careers website at
  1. Complete an Advertised Position Application form (only if applying offline) and include it with your application.
You MUST attach to the application:
  1. No more than two (2) pages of written examples that show how you meet the points outlined in "Are You the Right Person for the Job?”. Your writing must also relate to the key tasks and activities outlined.
  1. A resume, including your history of employment, any qualifications you may have and the names and contact details of two referees, from the last two years, who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.
  1. Applicants submitting a hard copy application must submit an original plus two copies of their complete application (no plastic binding).

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
LODGING YOUR APPLICATION: Complete applications (Advertised Position Application form, resume and responses to Key Accountabilities) may be lodged using ONE of the following methods:-
APPLY ONLINE AT:Smart Jobs and Careers
(preferred method)
Or POST TO:XXX
Late applications must be posted to the above address, or emailed to XXX.
For further information regarding the Queensland Police Service and applying for job vacancies,please refer to the ‘Application Guide” on the Smart Jobs and Careers website,
or visit the Queensland Police Service website at

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