8.7. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

The following classification standards are to be used when the classification level for a position is being determined:

8.7.1 Trainee Constable

(a) A Trainee Constable is a member who is undertaking a Recruit Training Program established by the Controlling Authority.

(b) A Trainee Constable is required to satisfy:

(i) physical;

(ii) educational; and

(iii) other criteria and standards prescribed by the Controlling Authority.

(c) A Trainee Constable may be required to undertake routine Constable functions under direct supervision prior to and/or as part of the Trainee Constables Program.

(d) Consultation shall occur between the Controlling Authority and the Police Association of Tasmania on the appropriate utilisation of Trainee Constables.

8.7.2 Constable

(a) A Constable is a member who has successfully graduated from a Trainee Constables Program established by the Controlling Authority or who, having satisfied selection criteria as determined by the Controlling Authority, and has taken the Constable's oath.

(b) A member at this level is required to:

(i) work under general supervision while on probation and develop to a stage of working under limited supervision within the directional framework provided by the Controlling Authority;

(ii) resolve situations in accordance with training, instruction and experience;

(iii) exercise statutory powers and responsibilities conferred on Constables;

(iv) develop to a stage of being capable of assisting a Sergeant in the supervision of the work of other Constables and Trainee Constables;

(v) exercise effective communication and apply sound theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant legislation;

(vi) undertake basic investigations and apply basic knowledge of police operations that develop with experience.

8.7.3 Sergeant

(a) A Sergeant position, determined by the Controlling Authority to be vacant, is open to a member who has successfully completed the Sergeant qualifying examination and course.

(b) A member at this level is required to:

(i) work under limited supervision within the directional framework provided by the Controlling Authority;

(ii) make decisions on own initiative;

(iii) exercise statutory powers and responsibilities conferred on all ranks up to and including Sergeant;

(iv) undertake a supervisory role and leadership role and management of resources;

(v) assume command of incidents and operations generally within the area of expertise and level of responsibility;

(vi) research, prepare, develop and implement policy and/or training programs;

(vii) undertake high level investigation and apply theoretical knowledge of legislation;

(viii) exercise sound communication and interpersonal skills in dealings with stakeholders.

8.7.4 Inspector

(a) A promotion to this rank is accompanied by a Commission pursuant to the Police Service Act 2003.

(b) A member at this level is required to:

(i) exercise a significant degree of independence in day to day activities, but be responsible to a Commander in meeting overall objectives;

(ii) manage large or multiple squads, sections or a division;

(iii) undertake a key role in planning, developing and implementing policing initiatives and programs;

(iv) co-ordinate major research, investigations and reviews;

(v) assume command of major incidents and operations within the level of responsibility;

(vi) research, prepare, develop and implement policy and training programs;

(vii) exercise statutory powers and responsibilities conferred on all ranks up to and including Inspector;

(viii) undertake high level investigations and manage large scale police operations;

(ix) exercise high level communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with stakeholders.

8.7.5 Commander

(a) A member at this level is required to:

(i) be responsible to the Commissioner(s) in meeting corporate objectives;

(ii) exercise a significant degree of independence in managing and leading a geographical, major operational or support Command;

(iii) plan, develop and implement Command policy consistent with corporate objectives;

(iv) provide strategic and tactical command of major incidents and operations within a District or area;

(v) be accountable for the proper exercise of statutory powers and responsibilities by themselves and all personnel under his/her command;

(vi) exercise high level communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with community and government representatives and key stakeholders.