Court Security Officer

Court Security Officer – Porirua District Court

Permanent, Full Time

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

As Court Security Officers we take pride in serving our community, ensuring a safe and secure environment so people can access justice without fear of intimidation or violence.

Our role offers variety, diversity, challenges, and job satisfaction. We interact, assist, and build relationships with diverse groups of people every day to provide a safe and secure court environment. We offer first‑class accredited training and future opportunities to diversify, challenge and grow into management or other specialist roles within justice. Camaraderie is integral, supported by uniformed teamwork and professionalism.

Overview of Your Role

• Engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
• Perform security screening, operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems
• Interact with other agencies and stakeholders such as police, corrections, lawyers, judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings
• Patrol public areas, carry out building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations, identify, mitigate, respond and report security, health and safety threats and incidents

Ō Pūkenga / Skills and Experience

Benefits

Working Hours

This is a 40‑hour, Monday to Friday role with paid overtime available when extra cover is required. Rostered hours may include a minimum 4‑hour shift on Saturdays.

About Us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The Porirua team is dynamic and professional, delivering premium health, safety and security services to our stakeholders and users of their courts. 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.

What’s Great About Working Here

We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include :

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

Salary

Salary band for this role : $59,729 to $80,794. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience.

How to 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 Wednesday, 12 November; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact

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