Court Security Officer

7 days ago


Otago, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

**Court Security Officer
- Dunedin District Court**
- Permanent, Full Time_

**Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role**

As Court Security Officers we take pride in serving our community by providing a safe and secure environment for people to gain access to the justice system.

We interact, assist and build relationships with diverse groups of people every day, ensuring our courts operate without fear of intimidation or violence. Our Court Security Officers are a valued and an important part of the Court Justice system. We will ensure you have the training needed to operate as a Court Security Officer under the Court Security Act 1999 at induction training.

We encourage and strive for a positive team culture where Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence form part of our daily values in how we treat each other and our participants. You will form part of a professional supportive team where diversity and individuality are respected.

Overview of role:

- Welcome and engage with a diverse range of people who enter our courts
- Assess potential health, safety and security risks, mitigate and respond to incidents as they occur
- Interact with other agencies (i.e., Police, Corrections) to ensure smooth court operations
- Patrol public areas and carry out building security checks, responding to duress alarm activations and identify and respond appropriately to security incidents

**This is a 40 hour a week role with some paid overtime available when extra cover is required. You may also be required to work a minimum 4-hour shift on Saturdays on a rotational roster.**

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**
- Excellent level of customer service experience
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident in using technology
- Positive mindset and a can-do attitude
- Hold full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record

**Benefits**
- Great work life balance working Monday to Friday
- Leadership opportunities with courses to grow and develop
- Full uniform and personal protective equipment provided
- Health, safety and security training and qualifications
- Opportunities to relocate Nationwide as vacancies arise
- Be part of a respected team within the New Zealand Justice System

**Mō te tīma/About our Team**

At Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

**Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.**

Working in the Dunedin District Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there is the requirement to also deploy to Oamaru or Alexandra Courts. Travel costs are met by the Ministry.

**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**

Salary band for this role is: $56,729 to $78,441. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply



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