Court Security Officer: Training, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday leave

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Hamilton is seeking a Court Security Officer to help provide a safe and secure court environment. The role involves engaging with diverse people, security screening, CCTV operations, and collaboration with Police, Corrections, and Judicial officers to support safe court proceedings.

The position runs 40 hours per week, with paid overtime on extra cover and potential Saturday shifts. Comprehensive training is provided, along with opportunities for growth into management or

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

De-escalation skills

Tech confident

Full clean NZ drivers' licence

Police Vetting knowledge

Ki te Tiriti understanding

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Hamilton is seeking a Court Security Officer to help provide a safe and secure court environment. The role involves engaging with diverse people, security screening, CCTV operations, and collaboration with Police, Corrections, and Judicial officers to support safe court proceedings.

The position runs 40 hours per week, with paid overtime on extra cover and potential Saturday shifts. Comprehensive training is provided, along with opportunities for growth into management or