BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 22 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
Growing up in Nigeria, Senior Constable Steve Omotosho says he never could have predicted a move to Australia with his wife in 2014, would land him his dream job at the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
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Senior Constable Omotosho says he always wanted to be a police officer and when the opportunity to work in picturesque Toowoomba arose, he quickly fell in love with the region and job.
His entrance into the QPS began via the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) program in 2017, now known as the Multicultural Recruit Preparation Pathway - a pathway designed to support bilingual and culturally diverse applicants.
The program prepares participants for entrance into the mainstream Recruit Training Program and builds fundamentals that assist applicants throughout their policing careers.
"The confidence I gained throughout the CALD program was an invaluable first step, prior to joining the mainstream recruit program alongside the larger cohort," Senior Constable Omotosho said.
"I was provided an opportunity to connect with people from diverse cultural backgrounds like myself, and build meaningful connections with those who were going through similar experiences.
"It is my belief that this entrance pathway laid the foundation for my career, ensuring I had the necessary tools to achieve what I have in my career to date."
Senior Constable Omotosho says his career as a police officer is very fulfilling, and it is about helping people in his community.
"My favourite part is knowing I've somehow helped somebody," Senior Constable Omotosho said.
"Each time I'm able to help them, I feel on top of the world, I feel very, very happy knowing I made a difference in their life."
When he's off duty, Senior Constable Omotosho says he loves to destress by taking up activities like gardening, and he is even building a plane in his spare time.
Senior Constable Omotosho's story is included in a series the QPS has launched as part of its largest recruitment drive in history, highlighting the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available across Queensland.
The series taps into the breathtaking landscapes of Queensland, from picturesque beaches to the iconic red dirt, and captures the unique environments officers patrol and the variety of experiences that come with the job.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Shane Holmes from People Capability Command said the campaign is designed to highlight the different career pathways and opportunities available across Queensland with the QPS.
"Our officers are deeply embedded in the local communities they serve, and this initiative is about recognising and honouring the critical role they play," Assistant Commissioner Holmes said.
"From the North Coast to the heart of regional Queensland and beyond, we're highlighting the remarkable contributions our officers make every day, while inspiring others to consider joining the Service.
"This campaign is reinforced by recruitment strategies aimed at attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds, offering a glimpse into the varied roles our officers undertake across the state.
"Policing in Queensland offers a career that supports the community, that is challenging and rewarding and stands for more."
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
