Court Security Officer

Court Security Officer - Timaru District & High Court

We take pride in providing a safe, secure environment so that people can access justice without fear of intimidation or violence. The role involves engaging and building relationships with a diverse range of people, screening for security, operating and maintaining CCTV and electronic access control systems, and working with Police, Corrections, lawyers and judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Customer service, security, defence or government experience is desired but not essential as full training is provided
• Confident with technology
• Experience in de escalation techniques
• Physical ability to engage and meet full contact qualification requirements
• Officer safety training
• Hold and maintain a full clean New Zealand driver's licence and clean criminal record
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns, particularly Tikanga Māori and their relevance to the court security role and the Ministry of Justice

Benefits

• Gain confidence within a dynamic environment with a diverse group of people
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and challenging experiences
• Health, safety and security qualification and fully funded training
• Diverse range of study courses to grow and develop, including leadership opportunities
• Training in the use of x ray machine, walk through and handheld metal detectors, security qualifications, use of SRBA, RT, and handcuffing

This is a 40 hour, Monday to Friday role with paid overtime available when extra cover is required. Rostered hours may include a minimum 3 hour shift on Saturdays.

Salary

Salary band for this role is $60,729 to $80,794. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience.