Court Security Officer

About the role

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting a permanent, full-time Court Security Officer based in Tauranga. The role keeps courts safe and secure so people can access justice without fear of intimidation or violence, and offers accredited training and opportunities to grow into management or specialist roles. It is a 40-hour Monday to Friday job with paid overtime, and rostered hours may include a minimum 3-hour Saturday shift.

Key responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
• Carry out security screening and operate and maintain CCTV and electronic access control systems
• Work with Police, Corrections, lawyers and judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings
• Patrol public areas, check buildings, respond to duress alarms and report security, health and safety threats and incidents

Required profile

• Customer service, security, defence or government experience is desired but not essential, as full training is provided
• Experience of de-escalation techniques
• Physical ability to engage and pass qualification requirements in full-contact officer safety training
• A full clean New Zealand driver's licence and a clean criminal record (including police vetting)
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori, and an appreciation of cultural issues in the court context

Required skills

• Confidence with technology
• Security qualifications, including x-ray machine, walk-through and handheld metal detector training, SRBA, RT and handcuffing

What we offer

• Remuneration of $60,729 to $80,794, with an appointing salary of $63,210 to $70,674 per year
• 4.4 weeks of holiday leave
• Fully funded training and a range of study courses, including leadership opportunities
• An online professional development portal and access to inclusive networks
• Travel costs covered when working in neighbouring regions

To apply, use the online application form on the Ministry of Justice careers website, attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on 23 November 2026, though CVs are reviewed as they arrive.