POLICE AUXILIARY OFFICER (CUSTODY SUPPORT OFFICER)
This is a pool recruitment process (Ref 00665).
Custody Support Officers play a vital role assisting police with the safe admission, custody and release of detainees at station-based lockups. This is a physical role in a unique and challenging environment where no two days are the same. You can be part of a supportive team culture while helping to protect the community. If you are successful, you will be appointed to a position in the location in the Perth metropolitan area, and can look forward to a salary of $74,736 - $80, 567 p.a. (Band 2 – CIV004). Successful applicants are required to complete 8 weeks of training at the Western Australia Police Academy, located in Joondalup, followed by a further 4 weeks training at the Perth Watch House with a training salary of $55, 884 p.a.
This is a shift work position in accordance with the relevant industrial agreement provisions.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This role contributes to the safe, secure and efficient operation of police station lockups by undertaking a range of operational and administrative functions relating to the admission, custody and release of detainees. Ensure compliance with custodial care and prisoner management lock-up processes.
Applicants wishing to apply must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
- Possess a Manual or Automatic Motor Driver’s Licence with no more than 8 demerit points.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Emailed Applications
- Photocopy the documents required as listed on the Applicants Checklist.
- Scan and email the application form and all certified documents to police.recruiting@police.wa.gov.au. The application form and certified documents must be scanned as one document in PDF format with your surname and first name in the subject line EG SMITH John WA Police Application.
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT
The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The WA Police Force also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.
WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.
The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
For further information about the recruitment process, job role and to download an application form please visit:https://www.letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au/join-wa-police/police-auxiliary-officer-custody-support/ or contact Police Recruiting on telephone number (08) 9301 9607.
Applications are now open.
