Court Security Officers, Tauranga District & High Courts | Bay of Plenty

Job Description

Te 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. 

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

Ō pūkenga/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
• Knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Te Reo and Tikanga is desired but not essential.

Benefits

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

This is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday role with paid overtime available when extra cover is required. Rostered hours may include a minimum 4-hour shift on Saturdays.

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. 

The Tauranga team is dynamic and professional, they deliver a premium Health, Safety and Security services to our stakeholders and users of their courts. 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here and complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. 

For tracking purposes, all applicants must complete the online application form and submit via the online process.

Applications close on 21 February 2025.

For further information, contact NSOadmin@justice.govt.nz and quote reference number: MOJ/1839290