The Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) Protective Services Group (PSG) has welcomed 13 new Protective Services Officers (PSOs) to the frontline following their graduation last week.
The new officers will be deployed across Southeast Queensland, Cairns and Townsville where they will play an important role in supporting community safety and protecting critical infrastructure and government assets.
Having successfully completed their training, the graduates are now equipped with the skills and knowledge required to respond to a range of security incidents, provide a visible protective presence, and work alongside police and partner agencies to help keep Queenslanders safe.
Assistant Commissioner Charysse Pond congratulated the graduates on reaching this important milestone.
“Today marks the beginning of a rewarding career in public service for these 13 new Protective Services Officers,” Assistant Commissioner Pond said.
“Protective Services Officers make a valuable contribution to the safety and security of our communities every day.”
Among the graduating cohort is PSO Matthew Bougoure, who joins the Protective Services Group after working in landscaping and the mining industry and is looking forward to serving the community.
“I am excited to get out into the community, support the PSG team and experience the different opportunities the role offers,” PSO Bougoure said.
Fellow graduate PSO Jahzara Maddock said the role provided an opportunity to take on a new challenge and build a career in public safety.
“I was looking for my next step after jobs in fast food and call centres, PSG presented an excellent opportunity to explore another career path,” PSO Maddock said.
“The training at the academy has been great. The instructors do a really good job of making the content engaging and practical, which makes it easier to understand how that applies to our role.”
For more information on a career in the Protective Services Group, visit protectiveservicesgroup.qld.gov.au.
