Chief of Court Security

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the fourth level in the Court Security Officer series. Essential Functions Note: Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Enforces courtroom and court facility policies and procedures relative to safety, security and orderliness using defensive tactics and devices such as subduing individuals disturbing court proceedings, handcuffing and using chemical propellants. Assesses potentially disruptive and violent situations and takes preventative actions; calms volatile situations, responds to emergencies and requests extra security. Sets up, operates and maintains various electronic equipment such as paging systems, wireless microphones, audiovisual systems, audio and video recorders, overhead projectors , two way radios, metal detectors and surveillance cameras. Directs individuals in court proceedings, notifies court personnel, attorneys and parties involved to be present in the courtroom, seats individuals in specific areas of the courtroom; checks in defendants and opens court by announcing the entrance of the judicial officer. Inspects courtroom and court facility for explosives, firearms, and weapons. Searches individuals entering court facility and confiscates unauthorized weapons. Prepares records and reports such as log notes and incident reports; marks, logs and retrieves files, forms and related items and information for use by court staff. Uses automated information systems such as civil and criminal case management systems, and criminal information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, inquire or report on data.

Requirements

Three years experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities or grounds from trespassing, theft and other conditions.
Three years experience in courtroom procedures such as seating, swearing in of witnesses, accepting, presenting and marking evidence or legal terminology.
Three year experience in narrative report writing.
Six months experience in operating security equipment such as radios, security and duress alarms and metal detection equipment.
Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
As a condition of hire the applicant must agree to successfully complete a 50 hour training program in firearms and training in handcuffs, mace, baton, and wand approved by the State of Delaware Council on Police Training.
Pre-Employment Psychological Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment psychological testing as part of the hiring process.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a State of Delaware Council on Police Training Certification may satisfy this requirement.

Responsibilities

Enforces courtroom and court facility policies and procedures relative to safety, security and orderliness using defensive tactics and devices such as subduing individuals disturbing court proceedings, handcuffing and using chemical propellants.
Assesses potentially disruptive and violent situations and takes preventative actions; calms volatile situations, responds to emergencies and requests extra security.
Sets up, operates and maintains various electronic equipment such as paging systems, wireless microphones, audiovisual systems, audio and video recorders, overhead projectors , two way radios, metal detectors and surveillance cameras.
Directs individuals in court proceedings, notifies court personnel, attorneys and parties involved to be present in the courtroom, seats individuals in specific areas of the courtroom; checks in defendants and opens court by announcing the entrance of the judicial officer.
Inspects courtroom and court facility for explosives, firearms, and weapons.
Searches individuals entering court facility and confiscates unauthorized weapons.
Prepares records and reports such as log notes and incident reports; marks, logs and retrieves files, forms and related items and information for use by court staff.
Uses automated information systems such as civil and criminal case management systems, and criminal information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, inquire or report on data.