Sheriff's Officer

Division: Courts, Tribunals and Service Delivery- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Statewide, NSW, AU, 9999- Req ID: 60714- _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 keep fit with a fitness passport_
- Salary - $67,975 - $73,901 pa + super and annual leave loading
- _Note: Commencing salary for a Probationary Sheriff’s Officer is $62,134 pa + super and annual leave loading. Following successful completion of on the job/mandatory training, and a 12 month probationary period, salary will then revert to $67,975 pa_

**Your role**

Reporting to the Officer in Charge, sworn uniformed Sheriff’s Officers will be responsible for undertaking law enforcement duties such as serving summonses and enforcing writs, warrants and orders issued out of the various courts.

Working within a strong team environment, Sheriff’s Officers’ responsibilities will also include (but will not be limited to):

- Supporting the efficient operation of the Court by maintaining the security of Court complexes and the safety of people attending these complexes
- Undertaking Court-related duties, including the support of jurors
- Undertake law enforcement duties in compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures including enforcing writs, warrants and orders issued out of the various courts
- Provide high quality client services and use computer systems to accurately enter data.

**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 become a Sheriff’s Officer, you must have all of the following:

- a current NSW Driver Licence
- a satisfactory National Criminal History Check
- a current First Aid certificate
- be physically and medically fit
- acknowledge that you must successfully complete recertification training every 2 years (or as amended from time to time).

To learn more about the physical requirements of the role, please visit - Sheriff’s Officer Careers

For further details about the role and the recruitment process please access the following information:

- Role Description
- Sheriff’s Officer Introduction Booklet

**Please note**: The NSW Sheriff’s Office will make every effort to place you at one of your preferred locations. However, placements are allocated based on operational needs and requirements. You MUST be prepared to work in ANY location within NSW.

**Important information about the recruitment process**:

- If successful after shortlist, you will be progressed to assessment **via online platforms**:

- Successful applicants will have pre-employment checks undertaken prior to receiving an offer of a role
- _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 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.
- Successful Applicants who cannot commence training at the NSW Sheriff and Justice Academy on their scheduled training date will remain in the talent pool until the expiry date (up to 18 months) unless they opt out at some stage.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Attach an up-to-date résumé (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. Please provide a detailed response to the following pre-screen questions:

- Please describe the most challenging or difficult conversation, related to a work situation, that you had with someone. Why was it challenging and how did it work out? (max 500 words)
- Please give an example of a time when you were asked to do something that you didn't think was right? What was the situation and what did you do? (max 500 words)

**Got a question?**

**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.

**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