Court Security and Custody Officer | WA - Perth

Job Description

What G4S can offer you

• Training rate of $37.90 p/h for your first 6 months, increasing to $39.88 p/h after 6 months 
• Mon–Fri work only, operating hours are 7:30 am–6:00pm (rotating roster) 
• Permanent role, minimum 30 hours per week, open to flexing up to 38 hours per week 
• Uncapped $500 bonuses for referring a friend who joins G4S
  
  

About the role and team

We're looking for Court Security and Custody Officers to join the team at the District Court Building, reporting to our Operations Manager (Shane) and working in a team with our 120 Officers. In the role you'll have a great deal of variety - you may be ensuring courtroom safety in a trial one day and then escorting persons in custody the next. 

Our paid training course will commence on 1st December 2025, and will see you join a group of new recruits on our 4 week training program. This role offers a part-time job opportunity, with the potential of full-time employment working between 30 to 38 hours per week. We are eager to hear from all candidates who are looking to venture into a new role in the Court & Custody environment in Perth.

No prior custodial work experience is required for this position and we welcome all applications, particularly those from those with a customer service, retail or hospitality background.

In this role you will:  

• Assist with the management and movement of people in custody throughout the facility
• Control room monitoring
• Front-of-house reception and customer service
• Manage the screening process for the court
• Provide security during court sessions
• Conduct patrols in and around the facility 
• Prepare reports including incident reports, OHS reports, risks and intel through to management
  
  

What we're looking for

• Full availability to work a rotating roster between 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Monday to Friday
• Available and open to full time opportunities
• Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment 
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build rapport with people from different backgrounds
• Available to commence 4 week training course commencing on 1 December 2025 (Annual Leave can be taken for the festive period upon training completion)

The recruitment process

G4S runs a staged recruitment process that includes:

• Applying online with a CV
• Completing a Virtual Job Preview
• Attending a Group Information session and one to one interview at location in Perth (1.5 hours)
• Background checks, including a national police check, reference checks and a medical assessment.
  
• Complete an application for a High Security Licence in WA (No cost to you, just time to complete the application process)

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit g4s.com/careers-anz. To hear directly from our staff about why they enjoy working at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.