APS 5 - Court Security Officer

at  Federal Court of Australia

POSITION OVERVIEW

The role of the Court Security Officer is to provide a range of assistance and project support services to the Director Security including providing technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to security matters within the court system. Providing assistance in the development of strategic and policy planning, development and project management. Employees would have a considerable level of public contact in relation to difficult or sensitive issues and may liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational role.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The position is a Designated Security Access Position and requires a NV2 clearance to be achieved within the probationary period, or a period determined by the Chief Security Officer.

• Assist the Court Security Manager with relevant legislation, regulations and statutory obligations including the requirements under the protective security policy framework for the FCA, FCFCOA, NNTT and Federal Court entity’s security.
• As a Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Marshal, preparation of documentation, liaising with Judicial Officers and their staff, and police for the service and execution of all process of the Court directed to the Sheriff, Marshal, the Australian Federal Police and the police forces of the States and Territories.
• Arranging for taking, receiving, detaining and discharging all persons committed to custody by the Court or required by law.
• Prepare, manage and review physical, human and other related policy and practice to ensure the security of court personnel and premises nationally.
• Document, manage and review the log of any threats to the judiciary, staff, public and other courts users through the application of risk management processes.
• Act as a point of contact/liaison with the Courts response to security-related crisis, incidents and emergencies in accordance with the Court’s security framework, and establish monitoring mechanisms across the Entity and Court jurisdictions.
• Manage and/or contribute to contracted service, including monitoring security contracts to ensure results; ensure performance against service level agreements, adherence to policies and procedures and monitor results of security audits and reporting.
• Provide support to Court Security Manager in reporting to Heads of Jurisdiction, the Executive and other stakeholders concerning the prevailing threat environment and operational response activities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including the judiciary, court user and partner law enforcement and security agencies.