Sheriff's Officer

Job Opportunity: Sheriff's Officer

Are you ready for a career change and seeking a different direction in life where each day brings a new challenge? Consider joining us as a Sheriff's Officer.

As a vital part of the criminal justice system, Sheriff's Officers contribute to the security and efficiency of court proceedings.

Responsibilities include point of entry security screening, prisoner management, in-court support, Jury management and maintaining order within the courtrooms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure courtroom order and attend to the needs of witnesses and other court participants.
• Provide exceptional customer service and information to all court users.
• Oversee emergency evacuations, ensuring the safety of all individuals present.
• Respond to various emergency situations.

What We Seek:

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Customer service and/or operational service delivery skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Conflict resolution abilities.
• Quick decision-making skills.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive induction training, ongoing on-the-job and refresher training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Provision of a regulation uniform.
• Fast-paced role in a diverse environment.
• People of all ages and career stages are encouraged to apply.

Special Conditions:

• This is a Part-time ongoing role (minimum 30 hours per week)  - successful applicants will work at least 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday. However, additional hours are regularly offered, based on the business needs of the Sheriff's Office.
• Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act, 1993. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act, 2009.
• This role is identified as a Prescribed Position and the successful applicant is required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment with CAA, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
• WWCC's can be obtained through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit https://screening.sa.gov.au
• Appointment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate that the CAA finds satisfactory.
• As a justice agency, the CAA may receive details of spent convictions as part of any Criminal History Screening and use this information in the selection process.
• Incumbents will be provided with training in all aspects of the Sheriff's Officer role and will be required to participate in ongoing refresher training as per Sheriff's Office policy.
• Sheriff's Officers hold an appointment as a security officer pursuant to the Sheriff's Act, 1978.
• May be required to work in alternate locations at the discretion of the Sheriff or due to the requirements of the courts.
• May be required to work outside of the normal hours of work and undertake intrastate travel, which may necessitate overnight absences.
• Appointees may be required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online via the I Work For SA website. or contact Tanya Mitchell, Acting Operations Manager, on 8204-0408 or Tanya.Mitchell@courts.sa.gov.au 

Applications close on 19 April 2024

Renumeration:

OPS2- $57,842 to $62,221 pa (adjusted to part time / actual hours worked)