KEY SKILLS & STRENGTHS NSW Courts
- Security & Safety Management – Skilled in maintaining secure environments through proactive risk assessment, emergency planning, and crisis response protocols.
- Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) – Strong understanding of safety compliance, hazard identification, and incident prevention within high-pressure environments.
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation – Experienced in managing volatile situations through professional communication and behavioural insight.
- Behavioural Awareness & Mental Health Support – Trained in recognising and responding to psychological distress, substance abuse, and behavioural crises.
- Legal & Procedural Compliance – Knowledge of criminal law processes, evidence handling, ethics, and privacy legislation.
- Report Writing & Documentation – Proficient in preparing detailed incident reports, compliance documentation, and policy submissions.
- Leadership & Training – Ten years of supervision, mentoring, and performance management across diverse correctional teams.
- Critical Incident Response – Coordinated multi-agency emergency responses and enforced occupational health and safety (OHS) standards.
- Communication Under Pressure – Proven negotiation, stakeholder liaison, and mediation ability in fast-moving, high-stress environments.
- Case Management & Rehabilitation Programs – Supported rehabilitation and behavioural change initiatives promoting reintegration and wellbeing.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct, producing detailed reports aligned with legal and procedural frameworks.
- Implemented and maintained security protocols across high-risk environments, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Applied advanced behavioural and psychological techniques to de-escalate hundreds of volatile incidents, safeguarding staff and detainees.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to officers, driving accountability, professional development, and effective team performance.
- Collaborated with healthcare, legal, and mental-health professionals to deliver rehabilitation and counselling programs.
Custodial Officer / Security & Operations
- Managed courtroom security, public safety, and the secure transfer of defendants between holding cells and courtrooms.
- Supported judicial officers and legal practitioners in maintaining order, confidentiality, and adherence to court procedures.
- Coordinated communication between correctional facilities, police, and court registry staff to ensure efficient scheduling and transport of defendants.
- Prepared and handled legal documentation, exhibits, and case files in compliance with strict procedural and privacy requirements.
- Assisted in managing high-profile proceedings with discretion, professionalism, and situational awareness.