Participating courts of the Authority are the Supreme Court, District Court, Environment, Resources and Development Court, Youth Court, Magistrates Court, and the Coroner's Court.

The Sheriff's Office is responsible for administering the Juries Act 1927 and the Sheriff's Act 1978 which requires the provision of emergency services to the courts, in-court support, court precinct security, and prisoner security services. The Sheriff is also responsible for the service and execution of civil and criminal processes in South Australia.

About the Role:

Sheriff’s Officers contribute to an effective support service to all court users by performing duties of a multi-skilled Sheriffs Officer, including in-court support, prisoner security, in court management of prisoners, court precinct security and point of entry searching.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional customer service and information to all court users.

Provide security and maintain order with the court precinct.

Assist witnesses and other court participants with court processes.

Oversee emergency evacuations of court buildings, ensuring the safety of all individuals present.

Respond to various emergency situations.

Special Conditions:

Please note we have opportunities available in Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Port Lincoln and Port Augusta.

This is a casual position up to 12 months with the possibility of being extended.

Appointment is under the Courts Administration Act, 1993. Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the Public Sector Act, 2009.

This role is identified as a Prescribed Position and the successful applicant is required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment with CAA, which must be renewed every five years before expiry. WWCC’s can be obtained through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit https://screening.sa.gov.au

Appointment is dependent upon a National Police Clearance that the CAA finds satisfactory.

As a justice agency, the CAA may receive details of spent convictions as part of any Criminal History Screening and use this information in the selection process.

Incumbents will be provided with training in all aspects of the Sheriff’s Officer role and will be required to participate in ongoing refresher training as per Sheriff’s Office policy.

Sheriff’s Officers hold an appointment as a security officer pursuant to the Sheriff’s Act, 1978.

Will be required to wear full regulation issued uniform.

Is required to hold, or be willing to obtain, current certificates in HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.

May be required to work in alternate locations at the discretion of the Sheriff or due to the requirements of the courts.

May be required to work outside of the normal hours of work and undertake intrastate travel, which may necessitate overnight absences.

Remuneration:
OPS2 - $37.02 per hour

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online via the I Work For SA website.
Search for vacancy 690339 for more details.

For additional information about the role and a copy of the Job Profile, visit the I Work for SA website or contact Dylan Pengilly, Regional Operations Supervisor on (08) 8648 5938 or [email protected].