ATTACHMENT – PQ 8851

WESTERN

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION DETAILS Position Description Number: PD1542

Position Title: Rank/Classification: Youth Liaison Officer

Region/Portfolio/Directorate: Award/Agreement: Regional and Metropolitan Regions Relevant Industrial Agreement(s)

District/Branch: Location: Generic Various

Sub-district/Section: Registered Copy Date: Generic May 2012

Working Conditions/Special Allowances: Normally day shift, Monday to Friday, however, the position may be required to work outside normal hours for operational reasons in accordance with the relevant Industrial Agreement(s).

The incumbent may be required to travel intrastate. ______

POSITION OBJECTIVE Implements and coordinates crime diversionary programs to address WAPOL identified community youth issues. Interacts with Prolific and Priority Offenders (PPO’s), young offenders (YO’s) and youth at risk of offending (YAR’s).

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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO:

Title: Rank/Level/Band:

District Office District /

or

Supervisor (CICU) Senior Sergeant ______

THIS POSITION

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POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION:

Title: Rank/Level/Band:

Nil

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Total number of positions under control: Nil Direct: Indirect:

Budget Managed: Nil ORGANISATIONAL VALUES

MISSION

To enhance the quality of life and well-being of all people in Western Australia by contributing to making our State a safe and secure place.

VALUES

The foundation of our values and service philosophy are six non-negotiable principles of conduct, behaviour and practices that are expected of everyone in the Western Australia Police (WAPOL). These are honesty, empathy, respect, openness, fairness and accountability.

The Western Australia Police promote a workplace that is discrimination free, is fair and equitable, values diversity and provides for a safe and healthy working environment. In accordance with the organisation’s professional standards and Code of Conduct the Agency advocates a high level of ethics and integrity by all employees. ______

ROLE OF WORK UNIT

Whilst the Youth Policing Division maintains responsibility for the recruitment, selection, training and overseeing standards in accordance with the agreed Concept of Operations and Standard Operating Procedures, the Youth Liaison Officer are locally deployed, supervised and managed by the relevant districts within Regional Western Australia and Metropolitan Regions.

The Youth Liaison Officer establishes local problem profiles with the local Criminal Intelligence Coordination Unit (CICU) and local Police to gain knowledge of the district crime trends involving PPO’s, YO’s and YAR’s. The position coordinates the engagement and interaction with youth as a means to contribute to the reduction in offending of young people.

Aligned to a national and state focus on youth at risk, the Youth Policing Division is responsible for strategically shaping the WAPOL approach to policing youth. The Division provides an innovative focus on ownership of juvenile justice and leadership in youth policing through policy development, the development of effective internal and multi-agency external relationships, and through the provision of operational support and guidance.

The Youth Policing Division comprises three (3) business units, including Youth Policing Operations, Department of Education Liaison and School Leavers. Youth Liaison Officers will primarily engage with the Youth Policing Operations business unit.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

To maintain an efficient and effective service in addressing youth policing and juvenile justice, the position implements and coordinates crime diversionary programs to address WAPOL identified community youth issues in consultation and collaboration with government and non government organisations. The position interacts primarily with PPO’s, YO’s and YAR’s and maintains a close linkage with Youth Service Providers including the local PCYC, to engage youth at risk, particularly PPO’s.

The incumbent will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with service providers of diversionary programs for young people as well as engage local government authorities, working groups and other relevant WAPOL business units that are pertinent to and actively work with PPO’s, YO’s and YAR of offending.

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External to WAPOL, the position will liaise with other government and non-government agencies in the areas of justice, education, youth affairs, sport and recreation, child protection, local government, sporting associations, local businesses to develop mutually beneficial outcomes that reduce the offending rates of young offenders, particularly PPO’s.

DECISION MAKING ROLE

The incumbent has the autonomy to perform day-to-day designated duties within established policy and guidelines with minimal supervision. Matters of a contentious nature or activities not within normal business or activities outside standard practice are referred to the position’s line supervisor. The position incumbent has capacity to make recommendations on changes to policy, procedures and processes to the Youth Policing Division via their chain of command.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES

Freq %

1 YOUTH LIAISON AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 95

1.1 Engages and interacts with youth and coordinates service delivery of quality crime D diversionary programs to PPO’s, YO’s and YAR’s.

1.2 Undertakes research into crime diversionary programs, analysing the R achievements and effectiveness of programs and makes recommendations.

1.3 Develops and maintains relationships with local service providers, including the D local PCYC regarding available diversionary activities, programs and initiatives.

1.4 Liaises with local businesses and other community, government and non R government youth agencies on matters relevant to WAPOL and its crime diversionary programs.

1.5 Ensures WAPOL juvenile justice objectives are met and reports on findings. R

1.6 Identifies and assesses risk and implements risk management measures. W

1.7 Undertakes Case Management of youth engaged in diversionary programs. R

1.8 Participates in corporate training and development conferences to maximise R opportunities for improvement of services.

2 OTHER 5

2.1 Understands and complies with information security policies and procedures to D ensure information holdings/systems are kept confidential and utilised accurately and reliably.

2.2 Undertakes other duties as directed. O

FREQUENCY: D = Daily, W = Weekly, R = Regularly, O = Occasionally, A = Annually

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WORK RELATED REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION

We have carefully reviewed this Position Description and are satisfied that it fully and accurately describes the Western Australia Police requirements of the position.

Certified By: Name and Signature Date

A/Senior Workplace Consultant Louise Middleton May 2012 Workplace Relations Branch

Branch/Division Head Mark Gilbert May 2012 Superintendent Youth Policing Division

OFFICE USE ONLY

Classification Review Date:

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