Senior Sergeant: Lead Court Operations & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging career

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay

Training & development

Health & wellbeing

Employee assistance

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Lismore is seeking a Senior Sergeant to lead a small team, supervise operations and ensure efficient court processes. You will allocate resources, maintain safety, handle court procedures, juror management, and collaborate with regional commanders to cover shortfalls.

The role offers challenging work, ongoing training, competitive pay, and strong public service impact.

Qualifications

• Upon commencement successful completion of the Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program.
• Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Willingness to obtain and complete a Certificate IV of Leadership and Management or equivalent qualification.
• Successful completion of tactical re-certification and other prescribed training programs per Clause 9 of 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 health, physical and psychological requirements per 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

Professionalism and Empathy

Strategic Planning

Resource Management

People Management

Education

Certificate III in Government

Certificate IV Leadership & Management

Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Lismore is seeking a Senior Sergeant to lead a small team, supervise operations and ensure efficient court processes. You will allocate resources, maintain safety, handle court procedures, juror management, and collaborate with regional commanders to cover shortfalls.

The role offers challenging work, ongoing training, competitive pay, and strong public service impact.