Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Court Security Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic environment, ensuring the safety and security of the public, staff, and prisoners.
About the Role
As a Court Security Officer, you will be responsible for providing effective security services at the courthouse, including supervising staff, managing custody areas, and maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise staff in the manned court area
* Prepare duty rosters, including allocating daily duties and staff
* Keep abreast of and promote best practice trends to ensure this is embedded with the highest standard of governance, quality and compliance, via regular engagement with staff
* Supervise the handling of Persons in Custody to ensure they are dealt with in a caring and humane manner
* Maintaining a direct relationship with the Control function that manages the operation
* Liaise with the Court Coordinator on all staffing matters
* Check all warrants and other relevant official paperwork in your delegated court
* Ensure that all courts within the cluster are effectively manned
* Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Certificate III in Corrective Practice
* Control and Restraint qualified
* Senior First Aid and CPR or equivalent
* Demonstrated experience supervising and supporting staff, preferably within a custodial environment
* Commitment to continuous improvement and customer-focused quality service delivery
* Thorough knowledge of the PIC court and custody business
* Excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership potential
* Great computer skills for the purposes of reporting and to ensure the data capture management system (ePEMS) is kept up to date in all aspects
* Great communication skills in order to engage with stakeholders including courts and police amongst others
* The ability to problem solve and act on your own initiative
* The desire to form part of a wider team operating across the contract
Benefits
This role offers:
* A competitive salary package
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* A supportive and collaborative work environment
Other Information
Please note that applicants must be flexible (working hours) and have a positive outlook. A Manual Driving Licence (MR or above) is desirable. You will also need to undergo a pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test, obtain and maintain an Australian Federal Police Check, Criminal History Check, and Working with Children Check.