Court Security Officer

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Court Security Officer
- Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct
Permanent, Full Time

Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity
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

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

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.

Ko wai mātou/Who we are
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 Christchurch District / High Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there is the requirement to also deploy to other courts for example Ashburton District Court.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

- 22 days holiday leave
- flexible work hours where possible
- an online professional development portal
- access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

**Salary band range for this role is**: $58,729 - $80,794. Appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply
Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.
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