Protective Services Officers are sworn staff members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Theyhave legislative powers to provide security to State Government buildings and can work closely withPolice Officers in the detention of persons found committing offences in these buildings. ProtectiveServices Officers have all the powers of a Police Officer excluding the power of arrest within aGovernment building/precinct.

Frequently AskedQuestions (FAQ's)

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Static Guards – may be required to work a variety of hours/shifts.Mobile Patrols – shifts of 12 hours. Work an average of 27 hours per week rostered over an 8 week cyclecovering a 24 hour shift pattern.Central Operations Room – 24/7

What are the benefits from working with Protective Services/Queensland

Police Service?

What is the difference between a Protective Services Officer and a

Police Officer?

Protective Services offers a diverse range of career opportunities and working arrangements throughoutQueensland.

Opportunity for career mobility; Salary sacrifice arrangements;Comprehensive health, welfare and carer support services;Leave assistance for study;Opportunity for career development.

What locations can I work?

What hours will I work?

What training is involved?

Protective Services Officer – 4 week training courseSenior Protective Security Officer – 6 week training course

All training is conducted at the QPS Academy at Oxley. Training is funded byProtective Services.

The training covers protective security environment and includes both theoretical and practical training onthe legislation, police, practices and procedures of Protective Services. The full training program must becompleted.

Operational skills and tactics training and driver training is also included in the training course.

Please note – this training does not provide credit points for university or other qualifications.

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Pay rates start from PSO Level - $46,428 per annum and SPSO Level - $50,577 per annum. Allowancesupwards of 33% may be payable for various work environments.

Further information can be found on the Queensland Government website at:www.qld.gov.au/jobs/entitlements/wages

What will I receive training in?

No – however there are mandatory requirements to apply e.g. you must have a current First Aid MedicalCertificate.

Will I be paid whilst participating in the training course?

Do I need any qualifications to work for Protective Services?

What are the pay rates?

Information can be found on the Queensland Government website at: www.qld.gov.au/jobs/finance/super

You will be paid as a casual employee throughout the training period.

Is there a career pathway from QPS recruiting to Protective Services?

A recruitment pathway currently exists in partnership with QPS Recruiting – QPS recruit applicantsdeemed suitable for Protective Services may be offered a 12 month placement with Protective Services.

All applicants are required to meet all requirements, including successful completion of the relevantcourse.

At the end of the 12 month period, QPS Recruiting may invite applicants back in to the QPS recruitmentprocess, if deemed suitable.

What about Superannuation?