Perth

Court Officer

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a court officer?

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10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies

Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

On Campus, Online
36 months
$0 - $27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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