Sheriff's Officer (Queanbeyan) - NSW Sheriff's Office

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency is seeking a full-time Sheriff's Officer in Queanbeyan to ensure court security and assist with community interactions. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to integrity. A relevant certification and a current driver's license are required. The role includes a 12-month probation during mandatory training, with a competitive salary between $83,845 and $91,809 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and flexible staff who can meet operational demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills with resilience in challenging situations.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence; P2 licence minimum.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of court complexes.
• Provide support to a diverse range of individuals.
• Prepare detailed court documentation.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong reading comprehension skills

Strong integrity

Resilience

Ability to think quickly

Education

Certificate III in Government

Current First Aid certificate

Successful completion of the Sheriff's Officer Recruit Training Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Sheriff's Officer (Queanbeyan) - NSW Sheriff's Office

Apply now for placement in the first intake in January 2026

• Ongoing (full-time) with a 12-month probation period while undertaking mandatory training
• Base Salary ($83,845 - 91,809.00) - Commencing salary of a Probationary Sheriff's Officer is $81,538 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The NSW Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement, security and court agency that is responsible for protecting and serving the NSW Justice System. Reporting to the Officer-in-Charge, NSW Sheriff's Officers have an exciting opportunity to directly support NSW residents in having a positive and just experience with the law.

This is a public-facing role where strong communication, community engagement, and the ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills are highly valued and actively utilised.

Dependent on the location, duties include:

• Maintaining the security of court complexes and the safety of people attending.
• Provide high quality support and positive interaction with a diverse range of people from the public, court staff, police, legal representatives and judicial members.
• Serving summonses and enforcing writs, warrants and orders issued out of the various courts.
• Preparing detailed reports for court use.
• Demonstrating a commitment to integrity, transparency and a respectful, people-first approach.

What we're looking for

• Dynamic and flexible staff who can meet work demands and operational requirements between 6.30am and 6.00pm.
• Willingness to move between locations as needed to support changing operational demands.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to manage challenging situations and effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals.
• Strong reading comprehension skills with the ability to interpret and understand legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed, clear, and concise documentation for use in professional and legal settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the resilience to effectively handle challenging situations.
• Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong integrity and commitment to upholding ethical standards in all actions.
• Proficient in using current technologies such as Outlook and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Dedicated to being an integral part of a team and delivering exceptional service to the broader community.
• Successful completion of the Sheriff's Officer Recruit Training Program (SORT) - 12-week course held in Parramatta.
• Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Successful completion of tactical re-certification, and other prescribed training programs mandated in line with Clause 9 of the Crown Employees (Sheriff's Officer) Award 2024 as required.
• 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.
• a satisfactory National Criminal History Check (NSW Police fingerprint);

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.

Apply directly via the DCJ Careers . Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button.

Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Target Question - 500 words

• Tell us about how you work in a team. What behaviours do you find challenging? Why?