Court Security Officer at NZ Ministry of Justice, Bay of Plenty Court Security Officer – Whakatane
Whakatane District, Opotiki and Maori land Courts– 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 roles have 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.
Comradeship comes with the job, and at times you will need to be trusted to support each other to deliver the excellent and professional services expected with our uniform.
This will be an overview of your role:
Engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
Security screening, operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems
Interacting 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
Customer service, Security, Defence or Government experience is desired but not essential as full training will be provided
Confident with technology
Experience of de-escalating conflict
Physically able to engage in full contact Officer safety training
Hold full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record
Develop relationships and manage a diverse group of people
A challenging and diverse working environment
Fully funded Health, safety, and security training and qualification
Leadership opportunities and courses to grow and develop
Full induction and training programme paid for
This is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday role with paid overtime available when extra cover is required. Successful candidates will be required to be on a rotating paid standby Roster for Saturday mornings.
At Tahu 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.
Our Security teams are dynamic and professional, delivering premium Health, Safety, and Security services to our stakeholders and users of their courts.
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:
4.4 weeks holiday leave
Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $58,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.
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 17 November 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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