Court Security Officer — Training, Growth & 4.4 Weeks Leave

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday

Online PD portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice - New Zealand is seeking a Court Security Officer for Rotorua. You will engage with a diverse range of people, conduct security screening, operate CCTV and access control, and work with Police, Corrections, lawyers and judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings.

The role is permanent and full-time with accredited training, career development, and opportunities to grow into leadership or specialist roles within Justice.

Qualifications

• Customer service, security, defence or government experience is desired but 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 (Police Vetting).
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of cultural issues relevant to Court Security.

Responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Security screening, operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems.
• Interact with agencies and stakeholders such as Police, Corrections, lawyers and judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings.
• Patrol public areas, perform building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations, identify, mitigate, respond and report security, health and safety threats and incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

De-escalation techniques

Tech-savvy

Physical fitness

NZ driver’s license

Clean criminal record

Te Tiriti knowledge

Job description

The Ministry of Justice - New Zealand is seeking a Court Security Officer for Rotorua. You will engage with a diverse range of people, conduct security screening, operate CCTV and access control, and work with Police, Corrections, lawyers and judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings.

The role is permanent and full-time with accredited training, career development, and opportunities to grow into leadership or specialist roles within Justice.