New Zealand Government – Greymouth, South Island
Salary: $58,729 - $80,794 a year
Type: Full time, Permanent
Posted: 11 days ago
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 identifying and responding appropriately to security incidents.
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.
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.
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 Greymouth District Court would be your home base; however, when operational needs necessitate, there is the requirement to also deploy to other local Courts, for example, Westport, Nelson, and sometimes Blenheim if required. Travel costs are met by the Ministry.
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 16 October 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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