Custody Officer: Detainee Welfare & Safety (Casual)

Police; Auckland; Hybride; NZD 75 000 - 79 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

New Zealand Police is seeking casual Custody Officers to manage detainee welfare in custody, court, and transit across the Greymouth district. Roles require passing psychometric testing, the Physical Competency Test, and attending four weeks of training at NZ Police College in Wellington or Auckland.

As an Officer, you will ensure safety and welfare, work with external stakeholders, and maintain high professional standards in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Resilience and perseverance with ability to de-escalate situations calmly and professionally.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to record and prepare information for court.
• Duty of care for detainees’ welfare, health, safety and level of care.
• Strong team player, reliable and flexible to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsabilités

• Uncover and collect information using active listening and communication.
• Maintain composure and collaborate with team to mitigate and de-escalate risk.
• Work with external stakeholders to ensure care for vulnerable detainees.
• Adapt in fluid operational environments while maintaining professionalism.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training.

Connaissances

Communication

Resilience

Attention to detail

Team player

Description du poste

New Zealand Police is seeking casual Custody Officers to manage detainee welfare in custody, court, and transit across the Greymouth district. Roles require passing psychometric testing, the Physical Competency Test, and attending four weeks of training at NZ Police College in Wellington or Auckland.

As an Officer, you will ensure safety and welfare, work with external stakeholders, and maintain high professional standards in a challenging environment.