Court Security Officer

1 day ago


New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Court Security Officer - Rolling Recruitment
- Help support everyday New Zealander's
- Provide helpful and caring customer service for all involved in our Justice system
- Ensure our customers have all the information they need

Ko wai mātou/Who we are
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.
Here at Te Tāhū o te Ture, we encourage and inspire our teams through energy, enthusiasm, integrity, and a consistent focus on what is important - excellent customer service.
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.

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 important part of the Court Justice system.
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 aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu/Why you will enjoy working here

**Benefits**:

- 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

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience
- It is important that the court security function in Te Tāhū o te Ture reflects the diverse communities that we serve across Aotearoa. So, no matter your background, gender, culture, ethnicity, or sexuality.
- 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

Utu ā-tau/Salary

Tono mai/How to Apply



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