Court Security Officer

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave 4.4 weeks

Professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Career development

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Court Security Officer for Whakatāne District Court. This permanent, full-time role focuses on maintaining a safe court environment, engaging with diverse people, and coordinating with law enforcement and other agencies to ensure secure court proceedings.

You will receive accredited training and have opportunities to grow into management or specialist roles within Justice. The position operates 40 hours per week with paid overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service, Security, Defence or Government experience is helpful and full training is provided.
• Confident with technology and able to use CCTV systems and access control.
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and maintaining calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Engage with a diverse range of people and build trusted relationships.
• Conduct security screening and operate CCTV and electronic access control systems.
• Coordinate with police, Corrections, lawyers, and judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings.
• Patrol public areas, perform building security checks, and respond to security and safety threats.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Technology proficiency

De-escalation techniques

Officer safety training

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Job description

Court Security Officer - Whakatane District Court - Permanent, Full TimeTe 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!

This will be an overview of your role:

• 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 incidentsŌ

Ōpūkenga/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 (including Police Vetting)
• 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 3-hour shift on Saturdays.

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

We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:4.4 weeks holiday leaveAn online professional development portalAccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee 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.

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.Whakatane District Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there can also be a requirement to travel and work in courts in neighbouring regions. 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.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $60,729 to $80,794 - while the appointing salary will be between $63,210 to $70,674 per annum.

Applications close on 25 October 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]