At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sheriff's officers in enforcing court orders and ensuring community safety.
- Company: Join the Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria.
- Benefits: Earn $100,894 - $114,476 per year plus superannuation.
- Other info: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold Certificate IV Court Operations and a current Victorian driver licence.
The predicted salary is between 100894 - 114476 $ per year.
Lead sheriff's officers to enforce court orders and help keep Victoria safe. Take on varied field work from your base in Dandenong. Use your experience to guide others through complex cases. Build your leadership skills while helping your team grow. Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
About us
Civil and Enforcement Services is a business unit within the Justice Services and Regulation group and comprises Fines and Enforcement Services (FES) and Adoption Services Victoria. FES is responsible for managing the end-to-end infringement system in Victoria and providing a range of enforcement services administered by the Director, Fines Victoria and the Director, Sheriff's Office Victoria (Sheriff of Victoria).
What you will do
As sergeant, you will lead sheriff's officers and oversee the enforcement of court warrants. You will work mainly in the field, with rostered shifts, possible weekend work, overtime and overnight travel. You will:
- lead and coach your team to deliver safe, fair and lawful enforcement
- plan daily work and joint field operations with other agencies
- handle complex warrants, including collecting payments, seizing property and making arrests
- use clear communication to resolve conflict and respond to challenging behaviour
- manage safety risks, keep accurate records and improve work processes.
About you
You must hold a Certificate IV Court Operations (Compliance) and a current Victorian driver licence. You must also hold a current bailiff appointment from the Sheriff of Victoria. You should also have:
- experience in Victorian sheriff's operations, including annual officer safety refresher training
- proven skills in executing criminal and civil warrants
- sound knowledge of the Sheriff's Act 2009, Fines Reform Act 2014 and relevant policies and procedures
- strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills to support an inclusive team and manage difficult conversations.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Adrienne Francis at ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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