Court Security Officer

Public Defence Service - New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Court Security Officer for Hamilton District Court. The role focuses on ensuring safety in court proceedings, engaging with diverse individuals, and requires confidence with technology. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and support for career development. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between $59,729 to $80,794, with opportunities to work across various courts.

Benefits

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Access to professional development

Travel costs covered for training

Qualifications

• Customer service, Security, Defence or Government experience is desired but not essential as full training is provided.
• Physical ability to engage and pass qualification requirements in full contact Officer safety training.
• Hold and maintain a full clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Security screening, operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems.
• Patrol public areas and carry out building security checks.

Skills

customer service

Security

Technology confidence

De-escalation techniques

Cultural understanding

Tools

CCTV systems

Metal detectors

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Court Security Officer – Hamilton District Court - Permanent, Full Time

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As Court Security Officers we take pride serving our community ensuring a safe and secure environment so people can access Justice without fear of intimidation or violence. Our roles have variety, diversity, challenges and job satisfaction. We interact, assist and build relationships with diverse groups of people every day to provide a safe and secure Court environment. We offer first class accredited training and future opportunities to diversify, challenge and grow into Management or other Specialist roles within Justice. Camaraderie comes with the job and at times you will need to be trusted to support each other to deliver the excellent and professional services expected with our uniform. We work hard, enjoy a good laugh and have each other’s backs. We offer an environment where you can be yourself.

Responsibilities

• engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
• security screening, operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems
• interacting with other agencies and stakeholders such as Police, Corrections, lawyers, Judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings
• patrol public areas, carry out building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations, identify, mitigate, respond and report security, health and safety threats and incidents

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

• customer service, Security, Defence or Government experience is desired but not essential as full training is provided
• confident with technology
• experience of de-escalation techniques
• physical ability to engage and pass qualification requirements in full contact Officer safety training
• hold and maintain a full clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record
• have knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bring an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori, and an understanding of their relevance to the Court Security Role and the Ministry of Justice

Benefits

• gain confidence within a dynamic environment with a diverse group of people
• knowledge of relevant legislation and challenging experiences
• health, safety and security qualification and fully funded training
• a diverse range of study courses to grow and develop including some Leadership opportunities
• training in the use of x-ray machine, Walk through and Handheld metal detectors, Security qualifications, use of SRBA, RT, and Handcuffing

This is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday role with paid overtime available when extra cover is required. Rostered hours may include a minimum 4-hour shift on Saturdays.

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Hamilton District Court would be your home base and you will be required to deploy to Huntly, Morrinsville, Te Awamutu, Te Kuiti and Thames Court when required. Travel costs are met by the Ministry. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What’s great about working here

We Offer You a Range Of Benefits To Support Your Wellbeing And Help Make The Ministry a Great Place To Be. These Include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here. With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

Salary band for this role is: $59,729 to $80,794. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

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 Thursday, 25 September; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

The successful applicant is expected to attend a 3-week training course in Trentham, Wellington commencing on the Monday, 1 December. Travel and other expenses are covered by the Ministry.

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