DCJ Careers: Sheriff’s Officers

Transcript

(Two Sheriff’s Officers walking up the stairs to a court.)

Bruce, Sheriff’s Officer: I don't think anybody's that clear about what Sheriffs do until they need a Sheriff. 

(Sheriff’s Officer vehicle driving through the countryside.)

They just think of cowboy movies that we're going to have a horse ride into town that's not what we actually do though.

Kathleena, Superintendent Security Coordinator, Hunter North Command: The Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement organisation that does civil law enforcement and court security operations. 

(Time-lapse of Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney.)

Bruce: We protect the court system try to make it run smoothly and enact any orders that the court make, we protect everybody in the court.

(Court proceeding, Sheriff’s Officer using radio communication.)

Jerry, Probationary Sheriff’s Officer: Upholding the justice system is very important to the community and I believe everyone should respect the law.

(Close up of the coat of arms at the Downing Centre Sydney.) 

Marrie-Ann, Sheriff’s Officer: The work we do ensures the safety of our officers as well as the general public and the judicial system. There is lots and lots of training and endless amount of training.

(Sheriff’s Officers training.)

Kathleena: There are no two days that are the same in the Sheriff's office.

Bruce: Before i was a Sheriff I was a farmer, something completely different

(Bruce walking in a farm.)

Marrie-Ann: I was studying at university. 

(Marrie-Ann sitting by a tree working on a laptop.)  

Jerry: Before joining the sheriff office I was into IT.

(Jerry working on network cables.) 

Kathleena: I never thought i would be involved in law enforcement.

(Kathleena sitting at a park bench.)

Kathleena: My persistence since joining the office of the Sheriff has really seen me travel a long way.

(Kathleena walking through the office and presenting to colleagues.)

Bruce: Well, a sheriff can come from any background it doesn't matter what you

did before.

(Bruce moving stakes for a fence.)

Jerry: There is no restriction if you are a male or female whatever category you are and it doesn't matter.

(Three Sheriff’s Officers discussing a report.)

Marrie-Ann: The role as a sheriff's officer focuses on teamwork.

(Sheriff’s Officer gets called to an incident.)

Kathleena: Determination, resilience, persistence, and passion 

Bruce: We all do the same job we all need to back each other up we're all part of the same team.

(Sheriff’s Officer walking in different locations.)

Bruce: I think to be a sheriff you need to have compassion and empathy as well.

(Sheriff’s Officer talking to a member of the public.)

Marrie-Ann: I think everyone that's coming through the doors isn't always coming for a good reason.

Kathleena: I have seen people in their darkest hours and face a lot of adversity.

(Sheriff’s Officers delivering a court order to a home.) 

Bruce: You do see a lot of people in some terrible situations everybody deserves your respect when they come through the courtroom door. 

Marrie-Ann: My role at the moment has given me a wealth of knowledge.

(Marries-Ann conducting surveillance in the control room.) 

Bruce: It's a secure job there's room for progression. 

Kathleena: There's always opportunities to do other roles whether it be for a short amount of time or a longer period of time.

Jerry: Coming to work daily that's my favourite thing to do.

Bruce: I'm proud to be a Sheriff I go to work with other people who are proud to be a Sheriff I feel part of a team.

Kathleena: It has been the most rewarding career that I have ever been involved in.