Frontline Station Support Officer

at New Zealand Police
Published September 1, 2022
Location Wellington, New Zealand
Category Management  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Frontline Station Support Officer New Zealand Police location Wellington.

Company description new Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day.

We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

About the role station Support Officers (SSO) are pivotal to the efficient and effective delivery of front counter and back office services within a police station. The role of Frontline Station Support Officer is to provide customer service for our Front Counter based at the Wellington Central Police Station.

Every day you will be dealing with challenging situations which will need to be approached with professionalism, respect, empathy and in a positive manner. You will be welcoming customers into the station and ensuring their enquiries are understood and handled appropriately, this accounts for around sixty percent of the SSO role.

Another function of the role is administration support which functions include the management exhibit, drug and found property stores, assembling Court files for initial hearings, ordering of supplies, managing courier deliveries, and acting as a general font of knowledge for the smooth operation of the station.

The successful applicant must have sound computer skills and ability to learn new systems and applications. This role is required to work shifts covering the period between 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.

Key accountabilities dealing with challenging circumstances in a customer services environment. Managing challenging situations involving members of the public in a professional, respectful, and empathetic manner.

Recording of complaints from members of the public, answering general inquiries and performing reception duties such managing contractor / visitor access. Managing exhibit, drug and found property stores, assembling Court files for initial hearings, ordering of supplies, managing courier deliveries, and acting as a general font of knowledge.

Working collegially as part of a team of seven that report to a Customer Services Manager. What you'll bring being part of the Police whānau is about being our best to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe.

Our Core Competencies provide a shared understanding of the behaviours, leadership and technical competence required for success at each level of Police.

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

A sound knowledge of computer applications, in particular NIA and Microsoft suites. Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work hard in a team environment. Prioritise workflow. Manage time effectively to complete multiple files and meet deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Professionalism - Taking pride in representing Police and making a difference in the communities we serve. Supportive of one another - Supporting our colleagues across every function and level of Police.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address. This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business".

About us our mission is to prevent crime and harm through exceptional policing. Our vision is to be the safest country. Our purpose is to ensure everybody can be safe and feel safe.

Working flexibly your wellbeing inside and outside of work is important to us. We're open to discussing flexible working options that work for both you and the business.