Job Description Court Security Officer, Gisborne District Court Te Haeata/The OpportunityAs 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 3-hour shift on Saturdays.
O pukenga/Skills and ExperienceExcellent level of customer service experienceAbility to work as part of a teamConfident in using technologyPositive mindset and a can-do attitudeHold a full, clean New Zealand driver's licence and a clean criminal record.
Mo matou/About usAt Te 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, 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 team in Te Tairawhiti, Gisborne look after a large territory from the east cape down to northern Hawkes Bay, deploying to Wairoa and Ruatoria when required.Our creed "Kotahi Tatou Kia Mataara - Together as one, ever vigilant" defines our work ethic and how we work together as a team.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 hereWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be.
These include:22 days holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee 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/SalaryThe remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.