Custody Team (5) Officer at NZ Police, Bay of PlentyNew Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.
Authorised Custody Officer – Bay of Plenty! Based at Rotorua Police StationOffice of Constable/Police EmployeePermanent – Full TimeJR4997992Mo te tunga | About the role As a New Zealand Police Custody Officer, you will join our highly skilled and professional team to manage the health and safety of detainees whilst they are in our custody and during transit.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Custody Unit based in Rotorua servicing the Bay of Plenty District Including Tauranga, Whakatane, Rotorua and Taupo/Tokoroa. As a Custody Officer, you will manage and maintain the welfare of people detained in our care. Through an empathetic approach, you treat everyone in a dignified manner regardless of their circumstances.
Key Accountabilities: You will be able to uncover and collect information using your active listening and communication skills.You will be resilient when faced with adverse situations, maintaining composure, and working alongside team members to mitigate and de-escalate potential risk.You will work collaboratively with external stakeholders to ensure appropriate care and support for vulnerable detainees is available.In a fluid operational environment, you must be adaptable to change, remain vigilant to detainee needs and maintain high standards of professionalism that align with Our Business.Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training.He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring We are looking for people who can demonstrate:
Empathy for others.Commitment.Integrity.Problem-solving abilities.A sense of humour is also pretty important.To be eligible to apply you must:
Hold a full New Zealand Driver Licence.Be physically fit and able to complete a fitness assessment as part of your recruitment process.Be willing to complete a pre-employment Medical Assessment (including a drug test).Be able to work a variety of shifts within a 24 hours 7 days roster environment (including weekends and public holidays).This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business".
Security Clearance Requirements To be eligible for this role, you may be asked to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL / SECRET / TOP SECRET national security clearance.
The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:
NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, orA Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 10 years, orA citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $74,748 and $78,129 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates. Employer: NZ Police
Location: Bay of Plenty - Kawerau; Bay of Plenty - Mount Maunganui; Bay of Plenty - Opotiki; Bay of Plenty - Rotorua; Bay of Plenty - Tauranga; Bay of Plenty - Te Puke.
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