Superintendent - Protective Security - NSW Sheriff's Office (Statewide)
Role overview and location details are provided by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. This is a protective security leadership role within the Sheriff's Officer, focused on intelligence, risk management and operational coordination across courts and Court Services units.
What you'll do
* Provide operational support and protective security advice across courts and Court Services units.
* Lead security operations in courts when required.
* Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, audits, and report findings.
* Investigate critical security incidents and recommend improvements.
* Develop and review security policies, procedures, and operational plans for high-security matters.
* Deliver briefings, training, and presentations to court staff.
* Stay up to date with current physical security and risk management practices.
* Liaise with Judicial Officers and senior stakeholders across law enforcement and partner agencies.
What We're Looking For
* Security Operations Leadership: Direct and support protective security measures across courts, including managing high-risk situations and critical incidents.
* Risk Assessment & Policy Development: Conduct security audits and assessments and develop or review policies and procedures to enhance court safety.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, judicial officers, and other key stakeholders.
* Communication skills: Respond effectively to changing priorities in a dynamic environment, and deliver briefings, training, and clear guidance to court staff.
Essential Requirements
* Successful completion of the Sheriff's Officer Recruit Training Program.
* Travel to court locations across NSW is a requirement of the position.
* Willingness to obtain and complete a Diploma of Government Security or Diploma of Security and Risk Management upon commencement.
* Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
* Successful completion of tactical re-certification, and other prescribed training programs mandated in line with Clause 9 of the Crown Employees (Sheriff's Officer) Award 2024 as required.
* Willingness to obtain and complete a Diploma of Leadership and Management or equivalent upon commencement.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence, with a provisional P2 licence as a minimum upon entry to service.
* Current First Aid certificate.
* Meet the required health, physical and psychological requirements in accordance with agency standards.
The role is a sworn Sheriff's Officer under the Sheriff Act 2005, performing duties such as executing court orders and providing court security as required. It is classified as a commissioned officer under s14 of the Sheriff Act 2005 and may involve work during periods of industrial action to ensure essential services remain available.
Appointments are subject to reference checks and may require National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check clearance where applicable.
How to apply
Applications close on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 (11:59pm AEST). For more information and to apply, submit your application via the DCJ Careers site.
What We Offer
* A challenging and rewarding career
* Flexible, autonomous work environment
* Competitive pay and conditions
* Training and development opportunities
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Notes
Additional information: A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and remains valid for up to 18 months.
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