Court Security Officer- Gisborne

2 weeks ago


Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Court Security Officer, Gisborne District Court
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 skills for challenging people politely but firmly
- Ability to work well with others.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Knowledge of public safety and security.
- Confident in using technology
- Positive mindset and a can-do attitude
- To be thorough and pay attention to details.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Hold full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record
- Understanding to the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Bring an understanding of Te Ao Maori, Te Reo Maori me ona tikanga
- Having an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular tikanga Maori.

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, 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.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here
- Leadership opportunities with courses to grow and develop
- 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

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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

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

Tono mai/How to Apply



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