Sheriff's Officer (Nowra) - NSW Sheriff's Office
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Overview
The NSW Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement, security and court agency that protects and serves the NSW Justice System. Roles involve direct support to NSW residents in a positive and just experience with the law. This is a public-facing role where strong communication, community engagement, and the ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Ongoing (full-time) position with a 12-month probation period while undertaking mandatory training.
- Maintain the security of court complexes and the safety of people attending.
- Provide high quality support and positive interaction with a diverse range of people including the public, court staff, police, legal representatives and judicial members.
- Serve summonses and enforce writs, warrants and orders issued by the courts.
- Prepare detailed reports for court use.
- Demonstrate integrity, transparency and a respectful, people-first approach.
What We’re Looking For
- Energetic and flexible staff who can meet work demands and operational requirements between 6.30am and 6.00pm.
- Willingness to move between locations as needed to support changing operational demands.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to manage challenging situations and interact with a diverse range of individuals.
- Strong reading comprehension skills to interpret legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Strong written communication skills to prepare detailed, clear, and concise documentation for professional and legal settings.
- Strong interpersonal skills with resilience to handle challenging situations.
- Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Strong integrity and commitment to upholding ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Office with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Dedicated to being an integral part of a team and delivering exceptional service to the broader community.
Essential Requirements
- Successful completion of the Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program (SORT) – 12-week course held in Parramatta.
- Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
- Successful completion of tactical re-certification and other training as required by the Crown Employees (Sheriff’s Officer) Award 2024.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence, with a provisional P2 licence as a minimum upon entry to service.
- Current First Aid certificate.
- Meet the health, physical and psychological requirements in accordance with agency standards.
- National Criminal History Check (NSW Police fingerprint) satisfactory.
- If applicable, complete and attach Declarable Association Form to your application.
Important Information About The Role
Click on the links to learn more about what it’s like to work as a Sheriff’s Officer and the physical requirements of the role. Download the role description. Visit our website for more information on Working for us.
How to Apply
Apply directly via the DCJ Careers. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Target Question – 500 words
Tell us about how you work in a team. What behaviours do you find challenging? Why?
Applications close Tuesday, 7 October 2025
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Sheriff recruitment.
- @justice.nsw.gov.au
If you need recruitment process adjustments, contact Paola Piña | Talent Acquisition Officer via **********@dcj.nsw.gov.au
We are committed to inclusion and diversity in recruitment. See DCJ pages on Inclusion and Diversity for more information.
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