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Court Security Officer Jobs in Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand at Public Defence Service – New Zealand
Title: Court Security Officer
Company: Public Defence Service – New Zealand
Location: Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
Job DescriptionCourt Security Officer – DunedinDunedin District / High Court – Permanent, Full TimeTe 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 an important part of the Court Justice system. We will ensure you have the training needed 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, mitigate and respond to incidents as they occur
Interact with other agencies (i.e. Police, Corrections) to ensure smooth court operations
Patrol public areas and carry out building security checks, responding to duress alarm activations and identify and respond appropriately to security incidents
ŌPūkenga/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 full, clean New Zealand drivers’ licence and clean criminal record
Benefits
Great work life balance working Monday to Friday
Leadership opportunities with courses to grow and develop
Full uniform and personal protective equipment provided
Health, safety and security training and qualifications
Opportunities to relocate Nationwide as vacancies arise
Be part of a respected team within the New Zealand Justice System
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.
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.
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.
Working in the Dunedin District Court would be your home base, however when operational needs necessitate, there may be the requirement to also deploy to Invercargill, Oamaru or occasionally Alexandra Courts. Travel costs are met by the Ministry.
Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What’s great about working here
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.
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