Court Operations Senior Sergeant: Team Lead & Security

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programs

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Tamworth seeks a Senior Sergeant to lead a small team at a centre, overseeing court operations, security, and professional service in line with statutory obligations.

This ongoing role offers a stable career with development opportunities, a supportive autonomous work environment, and a salary in the advertised range plus superannuation benefits.

Qualifications

• Complete Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program on commencement.
• Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Willingness to obtain Certificate IV of Leadership and Management within commencement.
• Successful completion of tactical re-certification and other required trainings mandated by the Crown Employees (Sheriff’s Officer) Award 2024.
• Current NSW driver’s licence, with a provisional P2 licence as a minimum upon entry to service.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Meet the required health, physical and psychological requirements in accordance with agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members in their duties, contributing to team development.
• Allocate resources to ensure efficient court operations and maintain the safety and security of court complexes and users.
• Undertake law enforcement duties in compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain records to meet prescribed financial and operational guidelines, as well as ensuring the Centre’s roster is maintained and visible.
• Provide high-quality services to court users, including judicial officers and jurors.
• Build and maintain relationships with court stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Commander and other OICs within the relevant region to facilitate assistance at other locations during periods of resourcing shortfall, or for high risk operational matters.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives to improve work practices.

Skills

People management

Strategic planning

Resource management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Certificate III in Government

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

First Aid certificate

Driver's licence (NSW)

Tactical re-certification

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Tamworth seeks a Senior Sergeant to lead a small team at a centre, overseeing court operations, security, and professional service in line with statutory obligations.

This ongoing role offers a stable career with development opportunities, a supportive autonomous work environment, and a salary in the advertised range plus superannuation benefits.