About this role

• Now recruiting new sheriff's officers to work from bases in Laverton, Dandenong or the Melbourne CBD.
• Enforce court orders and warrants across Victoria.
• Enjoy challenging face-to-face work with people in the community.
• No specific qualifications or experience needed. Full 3-month pre-service training program provided (which is paid from a base of $60,295 plus super). After training, enjoy an ongoing full-time role with a potential total salary of $80,931 plus super.
• Build a long-term career in the Victorian Public Service.

What you will do

As a sheriff's officer, you will enforce warrants and court orders issued by the courts. You will work in the community and deal directly with people who have not complied with debt-related matters.

This job can be tough and you will face some challenging and emotional situations. However, your specialist training will help you to stay calm, think clearly and respond appropriately.

You will:

• enforce court-issued warrants and orders in a fair and consistent way
• work face to face with members of the community in a range of situations
• assess each situation quickly and make sound decisions on the spot
• maintain professional boundaries while showing respect and empathy
• apply defined procedures and safety practices.
  
  

‘I love my job. I love the team that I work with. I don't think I've ever worked for a place where you build bonds with people as quickly as I have here.' – Alicia, Sheriff's Officer 

Information sessions

We will be hosting online information sessions where you can hear current sheriff's officers talk about their roles and ask them or our recruiters any questions you may have.

6 pm, Thursday 5 March

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1 pm, Tuesday 10 March

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About you

You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency. You need a current Victorian driver's licence, a first-aid certificate – or be willing to obtain one – and the ability to meet health and fitness benchmarks.

You should also have:

• a strong sense of fairness and integrity
• the confidence to be firm with people who may be resistant to meeting their legal obligations
• patience and empathy when dealing with Victorians from many backgrounds
• the ability to work in a team and follow defined procedures.
  
  

‘The training team have been great at building our confidence and making sure we feel ready for the field.' – Denham, Sheriff's Officer

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description or browse our website. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jack McEvoy at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.