Sheriff's Officer

Courts Administration Authority
Job reference: 578823
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
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:

• Provide exceptional customer service and information to all court users.
• Provide security and maintain order within the court precinct.
• Assist Jurors, Witnesses and other court participants with court processes.
• Oversee emergency evacuations, ensuring the safety of all individuals present.
• Respond to various emergency situations.

What We Seek:

• 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.
• Leave entitlements

Special Conditions:

• This is a Part-time ongoing role (minimum 15 hours per week), located at the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court. The successful applicant will work at least 5 hours per day, Monday to Wednesday. However, additional hours may be 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 * 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.

Renumeration:
OPS2- $57,842 to $62,221 pa (adjusted to part time / actual hours worked)
Enquiries
Lee Thorne, Regional Operations Supervisor
Ph: (08) 8735 1061
Email:
Application Process
The attached CAA Applicant Kit contains important information about the application process.
Applicants should ensure they read and follow the steps contained in the attached documents.
Additional Information
All applications must be submitted online. For more information please refer to the CAA Applicant Kit.
The CAA is committed to creating a workforce which reflects the wider community, as well as providing a working environment which embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We encourage and welcome applications from individuals across diverse community groups and are committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace.
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
For further information about the organisation please visit the .
Applications close: 03/03/2024 6:00 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.