Court Deputy

Lubbock County•Lubbock, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing personal security and protection for the judges and the general public; Facilitates communication between the judge and the jury during trials. Responds to emergency calls from courts and offices in the courthouse, also county owned buildings.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Basic Peace Officer Certification through TCOLE
Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Traffic Code, and Family Code, investigation and crime prevention methods: defensive tactics.
Ability to safely operate vehicles, firearms, and specialized equipment
Ability to physically restrain individuals
Ability to make decisions quickly
Ability to read and write reports, letters
Ability to operate a computer
Ability to interpret laws, policies, and procedures
Ability to recognize problems and recommends solutions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney's office, other departmental employees, and the general public
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communications
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to maintain appropriate certifications
Texas driver's license
A good driving record
Possess a valid Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
Complete a one mile run in under 12:30 minutes
Complete 20 pushups in a minute
Complete 20 sit-ups in a minute

Responsibilities

Provides personal security for judges and individuals in the courtroom
Calls witnesses for legal proceedings in the courtroom
Provides security for individuals and personnel throughout the courthouse during emergencies
Coordinates with other courthouse personnel for security in high profile trials
Escorts inmates from the downtown holding facility to the courthouse for arraignments, hearings, pleas, trials, etc
Maintain security within the inmate staging area of the courthouse and keep good records of inmates that have been requested for courts daily
Stay in communication between the staging area and the detention transport division
Locks and unlocks perimeter doors of the courthouse as needed
Observes security monitors in the control room, monitoring all movement in the courthouse
Operates magnetometers and x-ray machines
Operates hand wand and computer
Operates and monitors portable radio
Logs movement of deputies, inmates, and courtrooms when secured
Securing inmates, or arrestee with handcuffs, belly chains and or leg iron restraints
Must be willing to work late on occasions due to trials and or court hearings going past normal working hours
Patrol County owned buildings, parking lots and garages
Performs all duties as assigned