Commander
Rank: Superintendent.
The Commander manages the LAC, providing leadership
and motivation. They also ensure staff have adequate supervision,
training and career development opportunities and encourage
community and staff participation in local initiatives.
Manager
Public Servant
The Command Manager is responsible for administration
and support functions, including financial, human and other
resource management.
Duty Officer
The Duty Officer coordinates and supervises
operational activities during their shift. They delegate tasks and
control major incidents, performing both mobile and station
duties.
Crime Manager
The Crime Manager directs and coordinates all major
investigations. They supervise the interviewing and charging of
offenders and the preparation of evidence for court.
Investigator
Rank: Constable to Sergeant
(Detective)
These officers leads investigations into serious
criminal activities and identify "problem areas".
Shift Supervisor
Rank: Sergeant
Shift Supervisors work closely with the Duty Officer
to assess shift requirements. They also allocate tasks to officers
and monitor their work load and safety.
Custody Manager
Rank: Senior Constable to
Sergeant
The Custody Manager is responsible for monitoring the
well being of anyone being interviewed and those people in the
police station prior to charging.
Station Officer
Rank: Constable to Senior
Constable
Station Officers oversee the Custody Officers to
ensure the safety, welfare and security of prisoners in police
custody. They organise the charging and transfer of prisoners to
other locations and handle general inquiries.
Custody Officer
Rank: Constable to Senior
Constable
These officers are responsible for the safety and well
being of all prisoners within the cell complex of the Police
Station.
Beat Supervisor
An LAC's boundaries are broken down into 'beat areas'.
The beat Supervisor coaches officers to solve problems within
their beats and ensures they keep the community informed of police
initiatives in their area.
Beat Constable
A beat Constable patrols "beat areas" his or her area
and works with the public to reduce street crime and criminal
activity. They identify offenders and problem areas and give
information to the Intelligence Officer.
Highway Patrol Supervisor
Rank: Senior Constable to
Sergeant
The Highway Patrol Supervisor attends major traffic
incidents and supervises road safety activities such as patrolling
clearways, radar speed operations, random breath testing and VIP
escorts. This officer develops plans to maintain free flow of
traffic within the LAC.
Highway Patrol Constable
Rank: Constable to Senior
Constable
HWP Officers are responsible for road safety by
assisting the free and safe movement of people and traffic. They
also provide support in emergency and special situations to
General Duty Police.
Supervisor Traffic Services
Rank: Senior
Constable/Sergeant
This officer is responsible for all motor traffic
accident records and participates in traffic management committees
within the community. They are also responsible for road safety
and identifying and monitoring problem areas.
General Duties Constable
Rank: Constable to Senior
Constable
This officer responds to incidents in your area such
as; road accidents, break and enters, domestic violence, noise
complaints, lost children and criminal activities.
Sector Supervisor
Rank: Constable to Sergeant
The Sector Supervisor is in charge of a specific area
of the LAC. Duties include supervising staff, coordinating police
activities and maintaining close contact with the
community.
Education and Development Officer
Rank: Constable to
Sergeant
This officer liaises with the Local Area Commander and
Police Academy staff as the coordinator of training and
development programs. They provide guidance, encouragement and
assistance to police in their studies.
Intelligence Officer
Rank: Constable to Senior
Constable
This officer collates information and monitors crime
trends. The intelligence gathered helps police target problem
areas.