Court Security Assistant Manager - Superior Court (Countywide)

Yavapai County Government•Countywide Locations, AZ

About The Position

Under general direction, performs work of moderate difficulty maintaining the safety and security of the Courts and court services personnel. Assists the Court Security Manager with Court Security operations within the Superior Court and Justice Courts, helps recruit, select, promote, and retain staff, and assists in developing and implementing security policies and procedures. The position may cover a court security post, schedule subordinate personnel, and perform the Manager’s duties when necessary. The role monitors electronic security, video surveillance, fire, and security alarm systems; patrols designated areas; responds to emergencies; and implements emergency procedures as appropriate and directed. It operates metal detectors and X-ray screening machines, prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas, and supports courtroom security needs at the direction of judges and court administration. The position also collects statistics and prepares periodic reports on security incidents in court buildings, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of progressively responsible relevant experience. The employee must hold a valid Arizona driver’s license, complete the Court Security Officer Academy within 90 days of hire, complete the Armed Court Security Officer Academy, and comply with judicial employee conduct and annual training requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of progressively responsible relevant experience in court security, law enforcement, military, private security, or a closely related field.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
Successfully complete the Court Security Officer Academy within 90 days of hire.
Successfully complete the Armed Court Security Officer Academy.
Comply with the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and complete annual training as required by the Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
Knowledge of applicable Arizona statutes, Supreme Court rules, administrative orders, local court policies, and Yavapai County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of security equipment, courtroom procedures, building evacuation practices, supervision and performance management, court security, emergency services, safe and lawful firearms and defensive-weapons handling, pertinent laws and regulations, defensive tactics, non-lethal weapons, legal terminology, court processes, business English, clerical practices, research and report writing, Microsoft Office, filing, and recordkeeping.
Skill in crisis management, assessing security needs and allocating resources, identifying and diffusing threats, verbal and written communication, relationship-building, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, schedule, and organize work; keep court users safe; work under pressure amid changing demands; observe and recall facts; maintain courthouse security awareness; evaluate and respond to security problems; keep management informed; maintain current job knowledge; handle confidential matters discreetly; and act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; read printed materials and computer screens; communicate in person and by telephone; perform frequent repetitive arm, finger, and wrist movements; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and apply restraining techniques and defensive tactics in physical confrontations and emergencies.
Ability to perform physically demanding work and potentially lift or carry people, supplies, equipment, or other heavy or bulky items.
May be exposed to potential physical harm, bloodborne pathogens, or physical violence, and may be required to physically restrain people and respond to stressful, potentially life-threatening emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist the Court Security Manager with security operations within the Superior Court and Justice Courts.
Participate in recruitment and selection processes to hire, promote, and retain staff.
Assist with developing and implementing security policies and procedures, including access and special requests.
Cover a court security post and schedule subordinate personnel.
Monitor electronic security systems, video surveillance systems, and fire and security alarm systems.
Patrol designated areas, respond to emergencies, and implement emergency procedures when appropriate and as directed.
Operate metal detectors and X-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects.
Prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas.
Interact with the public, court officers, peace officers, judges, and employees.
Assist bailiffs with courtroom security needs at the direction of judges and court administration.
Perform the Manager’s duties when necessary.
Collect statistics and prepare periodic reports regarding security incidents in court buildings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.