Sheriff's Officer

6 days ago


Lismore, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery
- Location: Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480 Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650 Tamworth, NSW, AU, 2340 Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2300 Queanbeyan, NSW, AU, 2620
- Req ID: 73244

**_Recruiting to fill current vacancies at Lismore, Tamworth, Queanbeyan, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle and to build a pipeline of talent to fill future vacancies across NSW over the next 12 to 18 months_**
- Ongoing (full-time) with a 12 month probation period while undertaking mandatory training
- Salary - $79,163 - $90,001 - _Commencing salary of a Probationary Sheriff’s Officer - $79,163 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading_
- Work - life balance, Monday to Friday role with generous leave entitlements
- Access to Health & Wellbeing, Fitness passport and Employee Assistance Programs.

**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.

Dependent on the location, duties include:

- Maintaining the security of court complexes and the safety of people attending;
- Provide high quality support and positive interaction with a diverse range of people from the public, court staff, police, legal representatives and judicial members;
- Serving summonses and enforcing writs, warrants and orders issued out of the various courts;
- Preparing detailed reports for court use;
- Demonstrating a commitment to integrity, transparency and a respectful, people-first approach;

**What we’re looking for**
- Dynamic and flexible staff who can meet work demands and operational requirements between 6.30am and 6.00pm;
- Willingness to move between locations as needed to support changing operational demands;
- Excellent verbal communication skills to manage challenging situations and effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals;
- Strong reading comprehension skills with the ability to interpret and understand legislation, policies, and procedures;
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed, clear, and concise documentation for use in professional and legal settings;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the resilience to effectively handle challenging situations;
- Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions under pressure;
- Strong integrity and commitment to upholding ethical standards in all actions;
- Proficient in using current technologies such as Outlook and Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new systems;
- Dedicated to being an integral part of a team and delivering exceptional service to the broader community.

**Essential Requirements**
- Successful completion of the Sheriff’s Officer Recruit Training Program (SORT) - 12 week course held in Parramatta;
- 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;
- 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;
- a satisfactory National Criminal History Check (NSW Police fingerprint);

**Important information about the role**

Click on the links to learn more about what it’s like to work as a Sheriff’s Officer and the physical requirements of the role.

Download the role description.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

**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.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

- Tell us about how you work in a team. What behaviours do you find challenging? Why?

**Applications close -**11:59pm AEST - Monday, 31 March 2025

**Got a question?**

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Sheriff recruitment

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

**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, A



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