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Queensland Police Service

Senior Protective Services Officer

Queensland, Australia

Location
Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Temporary
Level
Senior
Function
Security
Pay
A$66.8K – A$71K a year
Posted
9 months ago

About the role

Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

  • Conduct observations of the interior and exterior of Government buildings and facilities, in addition to undertaking general inspection duties, mobile observation duties, contract staff supervision and other special duties related to the various work groups within Protective Services to ensure that a high level of security is maintained.
  • Operate specialised security equipment and, when required, exercise the powers authorised under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.
  • Provide back-up assistance to other Protective Services Officers, particularly in critical incident situations.
  • Control the entering of personnel to, and parking of vehicles on, Government and designated property in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Detect and report fires and other building hazards and assist in the emergency evacuation of Government buildings.
  • Undertake activities and responsibilities in accordance with various procedural and policy manuals and the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 and other relevant legislation.
  • Ensure the quality and appropriateness of all communications with clients and members of the public are maintained at a high standard.
  • Provide supervision, training and support to other members of Protective Services Group.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

  • Successful applicants will undertake the Protective Services Officer Course, to be facilitated by Protective Services Group.
  • Requires wearing of uniform
  • Paid full rates for the duration of the course.

Qualification

  • Current First Aid Medical Certificate

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/675186/26

Closing Date: Friday, 8th January 2027

Source

Posted by Queensland Police Service on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 03:45 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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