Casual Custody Officer – Detainee Welfare & Safety

New Zealand Government; Greymouth; Sur place; NZD 75 000 - 79 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

New Zealand Police in Greymouth is seeking a Custody Officer on a casual basis to manage detainee welfare in custody and during transit. The role covers custody suites, courts and transit within the Greymouth District, requiring empathy and professional conduct.

Applicants must complete psychometric testing, pass the PCT, and meet NZ citizenship or residency, fitness, medical checks, and shift flexibility including weekends and holidays. Salary is pro rata between $75,495 and $78,910.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Resilience and perseverance, with the ability to de-escalate situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate and precise, with the ability to record and prepare information such as statements for court.
• Duty of care, understanding the welfare, health, safety, and level of care required for detainees.
• Strong team player, reliable, trustworthy, flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays.

Responsabilités

• Manage and maintain the welfare of detainees in custody and during transit.
• Oversee custody suites, court houses and transit within Greymouth District.
• Demonstrate empathy and treat everyone with dignity regardless of circumstances.
• Maintain high professional standards and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure appropriate care.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Resilience

Attention to detail

Duty of care

Team player

Description du poste

New Zealand Police in Greymouth is seeking a Custody Officer on a casual basis to manage detainee welfare in custody and during transit. The role covers custody suites, courts and transit within the Greymouth District, requiring empathy and professional conduct.

Applicants must complete psychometric testing, pass the PCT, and meet NZ citizenship or residency, fitness, medical checks, and shift flexibility including weekends and holidays. Salary is pro rata between $75,495 and $78,910.