Public Defence Service - New Zealand
Court Security Officer
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Job Description
Court Security Officer – Christchurch Precinct - Permanent, Full Time
Te Haeata/The Opportunity
As Court Security Officers we take pride serving our community ensuring a safe and secure environment so people can access Justice without fear of intimidation or violence.
Our roles have variety, diversity, challenges, and job satisfaction. We interact, assist, and build relationships with diverse groups of people every day to provide a safe and secure Court environment.
We offer first-class accredited training and future opportunities to diversify, challenge, and grow into Management or other Specialist roles within Justice.
Camaraderie comes with the job, and at times you will need to be trusted to support each other to deliver the excellent and professional services expected with our uniform.
We work hard, enjoy a good laugh, and have each other's backs. We offer an environment where you can be yourself!
This Will Be An Overview Of Your Role:
- 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
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- Customer service, Security, Defence, or Government experience is desired but not essential as full training is provided
- Confident with technology
- Experience of de-escalation techniques
- Physical ability to engage and pass qualification requirements in full contact Officer safety training
- Hold and maintain a full clean New Zealand driver's license and clean criminal record (including Police Vetting)
- Have knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bring an understanding and appreciation of cultural issues and concerns in particular Tikanga Maori, and an understanding of 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
- A diverse range of study courses to grow and develop including some 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.
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
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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.
Christchurch Precinct would be your home base, however, when operational needs necessitate, there can also be a requirement to travel and work in courts in neighbouring regions. Travel costs are met by the Ministry.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.
Utu ā-tau/Salary
Salary band for this role is: $60,729 to $80,794. Starting salary will be dependent on skills and experience.
Tono mai/Apply
To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Applications close on 10 August 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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