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Salary- Start your career in law enforcement, security and Court support services
- Diverse and inclusive organisation with opportunities for career progression
- Access to generous leave entitlements and fitness passport
- Commencing salary for a Probationary Sheriff s Officer is $64,619 pa + super and annual leave loading
- Successful candidates will initially be temporarily employed. Following successful completion of on the job/mandatory training, and a 12-month probationary period, employment may convert to ongoing and salary will progress to $70,694 pa + super and annual leave loading
Candidates will be progressed to assessment and interview immediately following receipt of application.
Interviews will be held from mid December 2023.
Recruiting now to build a pipeline of talent to fill roles that may arise over the next 12 to 18 months. Successful candidates will have pre-employment checks undertaken prior to receiving an offer of a role and placement on a course.
About the role
The NSW Sheriff s Office is a law enforcement, security and court agency that is responsible for protecting and serving the NSW Justice System.
Reporting to the Officer-in-Charge, NSW Sheriff s Officers have an exciting opportunity to directly support NSW residents in having a positive and just experience with the law. Duties include; serving summonses and enforcing writs, warrants and orders issued out of the various courts. Other security duties involve maintaining the security of court complexes and the safety of people attending these complexes. Court related duties involving the welfare and support of jurors and day to day support of court room operations, essential to ensure the smooth operation of the NSW Justice System.
This role is a public-facing customer service role, where strong communication, community engagement and creative thinking skills are valued and utilised. A dedication to transparency and a respectful, people-first approach is essential to ensure NSW Sheriff s Office can provide high quality legal and court services to facilitate the building of safer, more just and inclusive communities.
There is flexibility with placement as a Sheriff s Officer can be required to move between regional and urban centres to meet work demands, but also to diversify skillsets, daily responsibilities and provide room for leadership and development opportunities. NSW Sheriff s Office prides itself on having a dedication to a strong and collaborative team culture.
What we re looking for
We are looking for a mobile and flexible workforce to meet our changing operational needs. Sheriff s Officers may be required to move between centres to meet work demands and must be willing to work flexible hours between 6:30am and 6:00pm.
To be successful in this position, you must display confidence, resilience, and meet high ethical standards. Having to undertake a wide variety of tasks the ideal candidate will possess excellent time management, communication, organisation, and personal skills. You will be able to think quickly on your feet and have exceptional decision-making skills.
To become a Sheriff s Officer, you must have all the following:
- a current NSW Driver Licence
- a satisfactory National Criminal History Check (NSW Police fingerprint)
- a current First Aid certificate
- be physically and medically fit (pre-employment medical assessment)
- acknowledge that you must successfully complete recertification training every 2 years (or as amended from time to time).
Please to find out more about what it s like to work as a Sheriff s Officer.
You can download the role description
Important information about the recruitment process:
- If successful after shortlist, you will be progressed to assessment via online platforms
- Successful applicants who receive an offer will need to attend a 10-week training course at the NSW Sheriff s Training Academy ? Parramatta
- The 10-week training course will include:
- Morning tea & lunch provided
- Regional recruits will be provided with accommodation & travel arrangements
- All new Sheriff s Officers will be enrolled in a certificate III in Government
- All new Sheriff s Officers will be assigned to their initial centre for the minimum timeframe of their probationary year before being considered for any internal transfers unless business needs dictate otherwise.
Attach an up-to-date r sum? (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) with an outline of your qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the role. You will also be required to answer the below targeted question in the space provided.
- Tell us about how you work in a team. What behaviours do you find challenging? Why
If applicable, download - complete and attach to your application.
Applications close: 10.59pm Sunday the 14th of January 2023.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It s work that really matters.
Apply now and join where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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Thank you for your interest in working with the NSW Sheriff s Office. We look forward to receiving your application.
