Overview
Court Security Officer Jobs in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand at Public Defence Service – New Zealand
Title: Court Security Officer
Company: Public Defence Service – New Zealand
Location: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Job DescriptionCourt Security Officer,Hastings DCTe Haeata/The OpportunityAs Court Security Officers, we take pride in serving our community by providing a safe and secure environment for people to gain access to the justice system.
We interact, assist, and build relationships with diverse groups of people every day, ensuring our courts operate without fear of intimidation or violence. Our Court Security Officers are a valued and important part of the Court Justice system. We will ensure you have the training to operate as a Court Security Officer under the Court Security Act 1999 at induction training.
We encourage and strive for a positive team culture where Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence form part of our daily values in how we treat each other and our participants. You will form part of a professional, supportive team where diversity and individuality are respected.
Overview Of Role
Welcome and engage with a diverse range of people who enter our courts.
Assess potential health, safety, and security risks and mitigate and respond to incidents as they occur.
Interact with other agencies such as Police and Corrections to ensure smooth court operations.
Patrol public areas, conduct building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations, and identify and respond appropriately to security incidents.
This is a 40-hour-a-week role with some paid overtime available when extra cover is required. You may also be required to work a minimum 4-hour shift on Saturdays.
Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience
Excellent level of customer service experience
Ability to work as part of a team
Confident in using technology
Positive mindset and a can-do attitude
Hold a full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence and a clean criminal record.
Mō Mātou/About Us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to strengthening people’s trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The Hastings District Court Security Team is a highly skilled, tight-knit unit of 9 CSOs led by a Court Security Manager and a Senior Court Security Officer. We are renowned for our strong work ethic, adaptability, and professionalism. We provide security for Waipukurau, Napier and Wairoa, while also deploying nationwide for high/ medium-risk operations. Handpicked for major assignments, we thrive on teamwork, integrity, and camaraderie, fostering a supportive culture where everyone is valued. If you’re looking for a dynamic, rewarding role in Court Security, this is the team to be part of!
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu
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Why you will enjoy working here
Benefits
We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:
4.4 weeks holiday leave
an online professional development portal
access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
The remuneration band for this role is $58,729 to $80,794 – the appointing salary will be base…
