1. To assist Judiciary Security Officer (JSO) in formulating and implementing policies, plans and guidelines relating to security matters in courts buildings and events organised by the Judiciary;

2. To supervise and review the operation and administration of security screening in courts buildings or other venues concerned;

3. To coordinate and regularly review the deployment of the security team and outsourced security guards in courts buildings or other venues concerned;

4. To advise and render assistance to venue managers on the formulation and implementation of security plans and guidelines and crowd control arrangements;

5. To assist JSO in maintaining close liaison with law enforcement agencies and other government departments as appropriate on court security matters;

6. To investigate and resolve issues on court security matters and complaints against security personnel;

7. To offer prompt response and support to court security and emergency related incidents; and

8. To perform any other security related duties assigned by the seniors.

(Note: Appointees may be required to work irregular hours and to wear uniform.)

Candidates should have –

(a) (i) Level 3 or equivalent (Note 1) or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) (Note 2), or equivalent; or

(ii) Grade E or above in two subjects at Advanced Level in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination and Level 3 (Note 3) / Grade C or above in three other subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (Note 2), or equivalent.

A bachelor’s degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent, would be an advantage;

(b) good command of written and spoken English and Chinese languages, with Level 2 (Note 3) results or above in both English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent. Fluency in Putonghua would be an advantage;

(c) at least 12 years’ work experience in the Inspector / Officer grade of a disciplined force in Hong Kong, or at least 12 years’ managerial experience in security screening or security-related fields. Extensive experience in using Archway Metal Detectors / Handheld Metal Detectors and / or X-ray Baggage Scanners would be a clear asset;

(d) substantial experience in formulating and executing security plans, crowd control operations, and training strategies / programmes for security personnel;

(e) strong analytical and interpersonal skills as well as outstanding leadership and supervisory abilities;

(f) proven ability in working independently and under pressure, and able to meet new challenges and requirements;

(g) good general knowledge on court etiquette, legal proceedings and legal system of Hong Kong;

(h) familiarity with report writing; and

(i) proficiency in computer applications, including English and Chinese word processing (Microsoft Word), Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

(Note: Candidates who are invited for the selection interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about two to four weeks after the closing date for application. Candidates who are not invited for the selection interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.)