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

Overview

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

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Role location and type

• 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

Your role

The Superintendent – Protective Security provides expert guidance on intelligence and risk issues affecting courts. Build strong partnerships with law enforcement and court stakeholders and support Regional Commanders on high-risk or sensitive security matters to ensure effective risk management and operational coordination. You will work to provide protective security advice and support to the operations of a defined region, as well as undertake specialist functions where required.

What You'll Do

• Foster strong relationships with law enforcement and stakeholder agencies, while remaining adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 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. The role may perform duties such as execution of court orders and court security duties. This role is classified as a commissioned officer under the Sheriff Act 2005.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/clearances: National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check clearance.

How to apply and additional information

If you are viewing this ad on Seek, you may apply via their portal or directly via the DCJ Careers site. Applications close Tuesday, 23 September 2025 (11:59pm AEST).

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment to inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. You do not need to meet every desired requirement to be considered.

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

For more information, visit the DCJ website about Working for us. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

To apply or for questions about adjustments in the recruitment process, contact the hiring manager or Talent Acquisition Officer as listed in the job posting.

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