Court Security and Custody Officer

About this role

What G4S can offer you

• Training rate of $36.62 p/h for your first 6 months, increasing to $38.53 p/h there after
• Part-time role to start, minimum 25hrs per week to maximum 30 hours per week | Mon–Fri between 7.30 am–6 pm (rotating roster) with potential of full time options after the 6 month probation period 
• Uncapped $500 bonuses for referring a friend who joins G4S | Service bonuses after 3 years, starting at $1,651

About the role and team

We're looking for Court Security and Custody Officers to join the team at the District Court Building, reporting to our Operations Manager (Shane) and working in a team with our other Officers. In the role you'll have a great deal of variety - you may be ensuring courtroom safety in a trial one day and then escorting persons in custody the next. 

Our paid training course is due to commence in June offering a part-time job opportunity to start, with the potential of full-time employment in the future. Therefore we are seeking those who are available and open to also full time work. We are eager to hear from all candidates; specific work experience is not required for this position and we welcome applications from those with a customer service, retail or hospitality background.

In this role you will:  

• Assist with the management and movement of people in custody throughout the facility
• Control room monitoring
• Front-of-house reception and customer service
• Manage the screening process for the court
• Provide security during court sessions
• Conduct patrols in and around the facility 
• Prepare reports including incident reports, OHS reports, risks and intel through to management

What we're looking for

• Full availability to work a rotating roster between 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Monday to Friday
• Available and open to full time opportunities 
• Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment 
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build rapport with people from different backgrounds

The recruitment process

G4S runs a staged recruitment process that includes:

• Applying online with a CV
• Completing a Virtual Job Preview
• Attending a group assessment day
• Attending a one-on-one interview
• Background checks, including a national police check, reference checks and a medical assessment.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit g4s.com/careers-anz. To hear directly from our staff about why they enjoy working at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.