Superintendent - Protective Security - NSW Sheriff's Office (Statewide)

Superintendent - Protective Security - NSW Sheriff\'s Office (Statewide)

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Locations available: Based from Orange/Wagga, Newcastle, Wollongong, Sydney CBD or Talent Pool. Temporary up to 24 months and/or ongoing opportunities: Full-Time (35 HPW). Superintendent level, base salary $128,220 – $131,826, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

What You'll Do

• Provide operational support and protective security advice across courts and Court Services units.
• Lead security operations in courts when required.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, audits, and report findings.
• Investigate critical security incidents and recommend improvements.
• Develop and review security policies, procedures, and operational plans for high-security matters.
• Deliver briefings, training, and presentations to court staff.
• Stay up to date with current physical security and risk management practices.
• Liaise with Judicial Officers and senior stakeholders across law enforcement and partner agencies.

What We're Looking For

• Security Operations Leadership: Direct and support protective security measures across courts, including managing high-risk situations and critical incidents.
• Risk Assessment & Policy Development: Conduct security audits and assessments and develop or review policies and procedures to enhance court safety.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, judicial officers, and other key stakeholders.
• Communication skills: Respond effectively to changing priorities in a dynamic environment, and deliver briefings, training, and clear guidance to court staff.

Essential Requirements

• Successful completion of the Sheriff's Officer Recruit Training Program.
• Travel to court locations across NSW is a requirement of the position.
• Willingness to obtain and complete a Diploma of Government Security or Diploma of Security and Risk Management upon commencement.
• Certificate III in Government to be completed within 12 months of commencement.
• Successful completion of tactical re-certification, and other prescribed training programs mandated in line with Clause 9 of the Crown Employees (Sheriff's Officer) Award 2024 as required.
• Willingness to obtain and complete a Diploma of Leadership and Management or equivalent upon commencement.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence, with a provisional P2 licence as a minimum upon entry to service.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Meet the required health, physical and psychological requirements in accordance with agency standards.

The role is a sworn Sheriff\'s Officer under the Sheriff Act 2005. The role may perform duties such as execution of court orders and court security duties. This role is classified as a commissioned officer under s14 of the Sheriff Act 2005 and may require work during periods of industrial action to ensure essential court security, jury administration and civil enforcement services are available.

Other Information

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may require National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check clearance. A talent pool may be created for future roles and is valid for up to 18 months. Applications close Tuesday, 23 September 2025 (11:59pm AEST).

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs

We focus on inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements, please apply. You do not need to meet every desired requirement to be considered.

To apply: click Apply now on the DCJ Careers site. Attach a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and an up-to-date résumé (max 5 pages).

For more information about the role or DCJ, contact the hiring manager Matthew York, Chief Superintendent - Senior Coordinator at 0459 855 081 or via Matthew.York@justice.nsw.gov.au. For recruitment adjustments, contact Paola Piña, Talent Acquisition Officer, via paola.pina@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of our recruitment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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