Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Trevor Prior

Trevor Prior

Mount Low,QLD

Summary

Currently a Youth Co-Responder Officer for The Department of Youth Justice. The role of a Co-Responder officer is to provide diversionary support to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, or those at risk of entering the youth justice system, with the aim of preventing offending and reducing re-offending. I have over Ten years as a Police Liaison Officer (PLO) for the Queensland Police Service (QPS), working with community, external agencies and police to build rapport, trust and positive relationships. Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community by providing advice on First Nations culture, customs and protocol. Identify opportunities to strengthen community engagement and the development of QPS crime prevention and early intervention strategies, that are culturally appropriate. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Work well under pressure and crisis situations. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seek and maintain position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Co-Responder

Department of Youth Justice
Townsville, Queensland
04.2024 - Current
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.

Police Liaison Officer

Queensland Police Service
10.2013 - 04.2024

As a PLO, my role was to promote trust and understanding by assisting the community and police to:

  • Reduce and prevent crime.
  • Divert people from the criminal justice system.
  • Advise and educate police officers on culture and cultural issues, both current and historical.
  • Improve community knowledge of law and order issues and policing services.
  • Liaise with culturally specific communities to foster co-operation and understanding.
  • Advise police officers on the cultural beliefs, needs, and protocols of the community in which they work.
  • Identify potential crime or disorder problems in the community and advise and assist in prevention strategies.
  • Contribute to the development of culturally appropriate crime prevention and early intervention strategies.
  • Improve community access to policing services and refer to other services where necessary.
  • Liaised between internal departments and external partners to promote efficient communication and collaboration.
  • Respond to inquiries from internal personnel and outside clients immediately, facilitating quick resolution of issues.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between parties, providing mediation and negotiation tactics.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Created and managed project plans, crime prevention initiatives
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Senior Police Liaison Officer Coordinator

Queensland Police Service
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Organised and published rotating roster for the Police Liaison Officer Unit
  • Ensuring tasks and follows up were completed in a timely manner
  • Liaised between internal departments and external partners to promote efficient communication and collaboration.
  • Collaborated with other departments, identifying and addressing areas to implement crime prevention strategies
  • Monitored and reported on progress of liaison initiatives, providing feedback to stakeholders.

Community Youth Leader

Calvary Christian Church
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
  • Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Assisted youth in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and guided development of personal and professional goals.
  • Supervised minors.
  • Mentored young people.

Community Youth Leader

Tumut Valley Christian Fellowship
01.2006 - 04.2012
  • Prepared rosters for volunteer teams.
  • Supervised minors.
  • Mentored young people.
  • Prepared schedule for Friday night programs during school terms
  • Assisted with organising Youth Camps for school holidays

Education

Case Management Skill Set

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico
Townsville, QLD

Self Defense

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Townsville, QLD

Mental Health

LivingWorks
Townsville, QLD
11.2019

Mental Health

LivingWorks
11.2019

Mental Health

COmmunity Response To Eliminating Suicide
Townsville, QLD
07.2018

Mental Health

Stronger Smarter Yarns For Life
06.2018

Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid
Townsville, QLD
04.2018

Mental Health

Evolve
Townsville
02.2018

Mental Health

Queensland Police Service
Townsville, QLD
12.2017

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Organisation and Time Management
  • Project Planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Developing Relationships

References

Shana Pegg (current supervisor)

Sergeant, Townsville Youth Co-Responder Team and Bail Hub Co-ordinator. Queensland Police Service

M: 0400 025 953


Letitia Henaway

Indigenous Pathways and Partnerships Officer, Youth Engagement Service. Department of Education.

M: 0497 551 694

Timeline

Youth Co-Responder

Department of Youth Justice
04.2024 - Current

Senior Police Liaison Officer Coordinator

Queensland Police Service
06.2020 - 10.2020

Police Liaison Officer

Queensland Police Service
10.2013 - 04.2024

Community Youth Leader

Calvary Christian Church
01.2013 - 12.2015

Community Youth Leader

Tumut Valley Christian Fellowship
01.2006 - 04.2012

Case Management Skill Set

TAFE Queensland - Pimlico

Self Defense

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Mental Health

LivingWorks

Mental Health

LivingWorks

Mental Health

COmmunity Response To Eliminating Suicide

Mental Health

Stronger Smarter Yarns For Life

Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health

Evolve

Mental Health

Queensland Police Service
Trevor Prior