Staff members

Every day the Queensland Police Service (QPS), your police service, works tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the community.

Have you ever thought about who works behind the scenes supporting these police officers?

Did you know, the QPS engages employees across many different industries?

The QPS employs staff in a wide range of roles across the state. These roles offer a rewarding career that provides vital assistance to front line officers and policing services across the state and to the Queensland community.

Featured Role

Assistant Watchhouse Officer

Our vision is to make Queensland the safest state. A career with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is dynamic, challenging and ultimately rewarding. We employ staff across a diverse range of roles and we aspire to fully reflect the diverse community we serve. We focus on career development and promotion – our people are at the core of what we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place!

Working the watchhouse you will supervise and monitor people in custody and visitors. You will operate and monitor electronic surveillance, processes people into custody and maintain records. You will be a key player in maintaining the security and welfare of people in custody.

This is a 24 hr, 7-day rostered position and attracts entry level pay of $65,403, generous Super, 6 weeks annual leave and targeted training.

As a critical role within QPS it is important that we select great candidates. There are a number of stages in the recruitment process including some assessments and an interview: the full process is outlined in the Applicant Guide. This process can take around 12 weeks and then successful candidates will be invited to a fully paid 5 week course at the QPS Academy Oxley where you will trained in all the skills you will need in the role

Interested? Check the Smart Jobs Queensland website for the current job listings.

Roles within the QPS

There are many exciting career opportunities within the QPS, including (but certainly not limited to!): 

Aviation

• Air Crew
• Base Engineer
• Helicopter Pilot
• Pilot (Fixed Wing)

Communications and Engagement

• Media Officer
• Public Relations

Corporate and Administration

• Finance and Accounting
• Procurement
• Human Resources
• Employee Relations
• Workforce Management

Education / Training

• Education Support
• Staff Development Officer
• Training Coordinator

Facilities / Building Services

• Gardener
• Cleaner

Forensic

• Fingerprint Analyst
• Forensic Scientist
• Forensic Computer Analyst
• DNA Management

Frontline

• Policelink Client Service Officer
• Communications Operator (Triple Zero Call Taker, Police Dispatcher)
• Station Client Service Officer
• Weapons Licensing

Health and Wellbeing

• Psychologist
• Injury Management
• Health & Safety Adviser

Information Technology

• Asset & Administration Coordinator
• Communications Technician
• Vendor & Contract Management Officer
• Business Engagement Officer
• Change Release Coordinator
• Command Centre Manager
• Content Development Officer
• Development Operations Engineer
• Functional Support Analyst
• Solutions Architect
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Test Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Security Administrator
• Deployment Officer
• GIS Analyst
• Infrastructure Specialist
• Network Administrator / Specialist

Innovation & Change

• Business Analyst

Intelligence

• Intelligence Officer
• Crime Stoppers Analyst
• Security and Counter-Terrorism Adviser

Legal Services

• Prosecutor
• Legal Practitioner
• Legal Policy Officer
• Information Release Officer

Marine

• Marine Technician

Research / Policy

• Research Officer
• Policy Officer

Support

• Police Dog Trainer
• Property (Evidence) Officer
• Horse Trainer
• Stable Hand
• Police Bands Person
• Roster Clerk

Vehicle / Fleet

• Motor Mechanic
• Auto Electrician