Court Security Officer – Dunedin
Dunedin District / High 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 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
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 full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record
Benefits
Great work life balance working Monday to Friday
Leadership opportunities with courses to grow and develop
Full uniform and personal protective equipment provided
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
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.
Mo matou/About us
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.
Working in the Dunedin District Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there may be the requirement to also deploy to Invercargill, Oamaru or occasionally Alexandra Courts. Travel costs are met by the Ministry.
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:
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 appointing salary for this role will be between $58,729 and $80,794 based on skills and experience.
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 06 December 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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