How do I become a court officer
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In Australia, a full time Court Officer generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There are only a small number of people working as Court Officers but the number has remained steady over recent years. There are currently 1200 people employed as a Court Officer in Australia. Court Officers can find work in larger cities and rural areas that have a courthouse.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re hoping to have a career as a Court Officer you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies or a Diploma of Crime and Justice Studies. These courses will provide you with the understanding of criminal law needed to be a successful Court Officer.
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Court Officer careers
Court Officers are responsible for ensuring court proceedings run smoothly. Your role will be varied but will involve a range of tasks such as opening and closing court proceedings, calling on witnesses and making sure court conduct is orderly. Court Officers liaise with judges, magistrates, police officers and legal professionals. You’ll need to maintain court files, execute court orders and keep records of exhibits.
A Court Officer role comes with a lot of responsibility so you’ll need to be highly organised. You’ll need to be able to work with a wide range of people and have an excellent knowledge of legal proceedings. Court Officers need to be able to follow set procedures and attend to several tasks at once. Time management is crucial and you’ll need to have strong communication skills.
