12 new correctional officers graduate to join Maryborough’s frontline

12 new correctional officers, who will be deployed to the Maryborough Correctional Centre, have graduated at a Brolga Theatre ceremony. PHOTOS

12 new Custodial Correctional Officers graduated at the Brolga Theatre on Thursday, April 3.

Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 12 new Custodial Correctional Officers to the frontline of public safety in Maryborough after a graduation ceremony on Thursday, April 3.

Having now completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program, the new officers will be deployed to Maryborough Correctional Centre where they will work toward making Queensland safer through prisoner reform.

New Custodial Correctional Officers graduated at the Brolga Theatre on Thursday, April 3.

A total of 12 officer graduated this week.

Officer Dylan and his partner, Isabella.

The 10-week paid Custodial Officer Entry program has equipped each officer with fundamental skills in conflict management, tactical skills and QCS policies and legislation.

As part of their dynamic, varied and rewarding new careers, the CCOs will work to stop the cycle of reoffending through the safe and secure management of prisoners and correctional facilities, with a range of roles available to grow their careers.

Officers Jeanette and Kim with their families

Officer Tom with his parents and partner, Helena

Officer Ashish and his family.

Officer Snow and his family

Officer Daniel and his family.