Court Security Officer, Tauranga
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 important part of the Court Justice system. We will ensure you have the training 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 and mitigate and respond to incidents as they occur.
Interact with other agencies such as Police and Corrections to ensure smooth court operations.
Patrol public areas, conduct building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations, and identify and respond appropriately to security incidents.
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.
O Pukenga/Skills And Experience
Excellent level of customer service experience
Ability to work as part of a team
Confident in using technology
Positive mindset and a can-do attitude
Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver's licence and a clean criminal record.
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. We are the Tauranga Court Security Team. We are the faces of the Tauranga Courts. We work together as one, Kotahitanga. We strive to fulfil our jobs with Whakamana, Toka Tu, Akina and Eke Panuku. We are responsible for risk assessing all attendees to our sites and ensuring that our environments are safe for our users, stakeholders, and ourselves. We utilise our skills and various electronic screening tools to do so.
We work locally at two adjacent sites, the Cameron House court, and the McLean House Court. There is a new Courthouse being erected in the future which we also be responsible for. We also care for the Waihi Court and furthermore are called on at times to assist our comrades in Rotorua, Waikato, Whakatane and elsewhere.
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.
He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou/Why you will enjoy working here
Benefits
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
an online professional development portal
access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
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
The remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.
Tono Mai/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 and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on 27 November 2024; however, we will review CVs as they come in and invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.
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