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About the role The Court Security & Custodial Services Act 1999 provides for the management, control and security of court custody centres, including the protection of property and persons who work at, or attend, court premises.

The Sheriff’s Officers (CS&CS;) contribute to maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly court workplace by delivering frontline security, custodial and courtroom services.

These roles work as part of a team to maintain a visible security presence, and apply established procedures to:

- Protect judicial officers, staff, court users, and persons in Court Custody.

- Support court operations and public safety.

- Monitor and respond to security and custodial incidents.

The Sheriff’s Officer and Assistant Senior Sheriff’s Officer have different focusses within the team, requiring different skillsets:

As a Sheriff’s Officer (Level 3)

You will work in a fast-paced operational environment and may be assigned across security screening, custodial management, and courtroom functions according to business needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are committed to public service, demonstrate sound judgement under pressure, and can communicate confidently with a diverse range of people. Through your professionalism, vigilance, and commitment to safety, you will help ensure court facilities remain secure, orderly, and accessible for all who attend.

As an Assistant Senior Sheriff’s Officer (Level 4)

You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing leadership and guidance to Sheriff’s Officers, responding to operational incidents, and contributing to the effective day-to-day operation of court security and custodial services. You will also build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including court users, judicial officers,



law enforcement agencies and other government representatives. This role is suited to a proactive and resilient leader who can exercise sound judgement, communicate effectively and support a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.

Sheriff’s Officers will perform any non-contracted court security and court custodial services required at each court location. Depending on the specific court premises, these duties may include security screening, custodial management, courtroom functions, or a combination of these responsibilities.

Benefits and Opportunities

- Generous Leave Entitlements

- Regional Allowances (if applicable)

- Uniforms Provided (including shoes, socks, jackets and hats)

- Salary Packaging

- Deferred Salary Scheme

- Graduated Salary Increments

- Higher Duties Allowance

- Other allowances subject to awards and agreements

- Job Security

- Rewarding careers

- Work life balance

- Promotions and Career Development Opportunities

- 6- week Paid Training (New Sheriff Officers will undertake an Initial Training Course).

- Health and Wellbeing Programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.

https://doj-internet-wagov.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID;=0&AdvertID;=421198

Applications must be received before Monday, 30 November 2026 at 4:30pm.

📌 Sheriff's Officer and Assistant Sheriff's Officer (Geraldton)
🏢 Department of Justice WA
📍 Geraldton