Court Security Officer

Court Security Officer – Timaru District Court - Permanent, Full Time

Te Haeata / 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.

O pukenga / Skills and Experience

Benefits

Mo matou / About us

At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Working in the Timaru District Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there is the requirement to also deploy to Oamaru or Ashburton Courts.

Travel costs are met by the Ministry.

Joining Te Tahu 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.

Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What's great about 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 :

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 a-tau / Salary

Salary band for this role is : $59,729 to $80,794.

Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience but is expected to be in the range of $65,932 or step 6 of the band.

Tono mai / Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Friday, 26 September; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

The successful applicant is expected to attend a 3-week training course in Trentham, Wellington commencing on the Monday, 1 December.

Travel and other expenses are covered by the Ministry.

If you have any questions, please contact

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