Court Security Officer | Wellington City

Job Description

Court Security Officer – Wellington

Permanent, Full Time

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

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. 

Comradeship 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. A place 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 incidents
• Follow standard operating procedures for Covid-19 Response

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

• Customer service, Security, Defence or Government experience is desired but not essential as full training will be provided
• Confident with technology
• Experience of de-escalating conflict
• Physically able to engage in full contact Officer safety training
• Hold full, clean New Zealand drivers' licence and clean criminal record

Benefits

• Develop relationships and manage a diverse group of people
• A challenging and diverse working environment
• Fully funded Health, safety and security training and qualification
• Leadership opportunities and courses to grow and develop
• Full induction and training programme paid for

This is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm role with paid overtime available when extra cover is required.

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

Our Security teams are dynamic and professional, they deliver a premium Health, Safety and Security services to our stakeholders and users of their courts. 

Tono mai/How to Apply

Please use the "Apply" button to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as completing an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Starting salary will range between $52,729 - $74,441 dependent on skills and experience.

Applications Close 26^th March 2023

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz