Court Security Officer – Tauranga

About the role

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting a permanent, full-time Court Security Officer based in Tauranga. The role protects a safe and secure court environment so people can access justice without fear of intimidation or violence, and offers accredited training and opportunities to grow into management or specialist roles.

Key responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with a diverse range of people
• Security screening, operating and maintaining CCTV and electronic access control systems
• Interact with agencies such as Police, Corrections, lawyers and judicial officers to ensure safe court proceedings
• Patrol public areas, carry out building security checks, respond to duress alarm activations
• Identify, mitigate, respond to 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
• Full clean New Zealand driver's licence and clean criminal record (including police vetting)
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori, and an appreciation of cultural issues in the court role

Required skills

• Confidence with technology
• Use of x-ray machines, walk-through and handheld metal detectors, SRBA, RT and handcuffing

What we offer

• Remuneration of $60,729 to $80,794, with appointed salary of $63,210 to $70,674 per year
• 4.4 weeks holiday leave and paid overtime when extra cover is needed; rostered hours may include a minimum 3-hour Saturday shift
• Fully funded training, including x-ray, metal detector and security qualifications, and leadership study courses
• Online professional development portal and inclusive networks
• Travel to neighbouring courts is possible, with travel costs met by the Ministry

Applications close on 23 November 2026; applications are made through the Ministry of Justice careers website with a CV and cover letter.