Dept Promo - Court Security Corporal

Pinal County•Florence AZ 85132, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Court Security Corporal provides work direction and support for armed court security staff at Superior Court and Justice Court locations. Under the direction of the Security Supervisor, the role enforces Superior Court security procedures and may perform security duties in potentially high-risk situations to help protect court personnel and the public. This is a promotional opportunity limited to current employees of the Court Administration Court Security Team. The Corporal performs the essential duties of a Court Security Officer and participates in required training. The role coordinates security services for courts in an assigned area, serves as a liaison among JP Court Justices, the Court Supervisor, and the Court Security Supervisor, and assigns tasks and observes officers’ work. The Corporal trains and mentors security staff, provides performance feedback, and may assist with recruitment, selection, training documentation, and the coordination of training requirements. The position may act for the Security Supervisor during the supervisor’s absence or as appropriate. The role assists the Security Supervisor with investigating and resolving visitor and security incidents and complaints, including identifying potential resolutions and escalating matters as needed. It requires maintaining strict confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. The position is based in an office/court setting and may involve interactions with people who are resistant, antagonistic, or hostile. A thorough background check and other pre-employment examinations may be required for this safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Must be a current employee of the Court Administration Court Security Team to be considered.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Either three years of experience as a Pinal County Superior Court security officer, or five years of experience as a certified weapons-carrying officer in high-level security, corrections, or law enforcement.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Qualify and maintain defensive tactics and firearms qualification in accordance with Superior Court security policies and procedures within 45 days of hire.
Successfully complete a thorough background check.
Knowledge of law enforcement techniques, investigative procedures, local law enforcement rules and jurisdictions, and security principles and methods.
Knowledge of security equipment, courtroom procedures, and building evacuation principles and practices.
Ability to evaluate and respond effectively to security problems; prioritize and coordinate tasks and projects; meet deadlines; and identify effective resolutions to incidents.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply relevant city, county, state, and federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, and other directives.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, County employees, governmental representatives, the public, and people conducting business with Pinal County Superior Court.
Ability to operate a personal computer using Microsoft Office and specialized software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with judges, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to perform first aid and CPR methods and techniques.
Knowledge of effective customer service skills.
Physical ability to stand, walk, run, bend, sit for prolonged periods, and/or drive a vehicle; reach and grasp; handwrite or use a computer keyboard; see and read; and hear and speak in person and over the phone.
Ability to interrogate and interview people, discern noises requiring investigation, use telephone and radio communications, conduct surveillance and investigations, and safely and effectively sight and shoot a firearm.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform the essential duties of a Court Security Officer and participate in required training.
Coordinate court security services with officers for courts within the assigned area of operation.
Act as a liaison between JP Court Justices, the Court Supervisor, and the Court Security Supervisor.
Assign tasks to court security officers and observe their work activities.
Train new and existing court security staff, mentor officers, and provide performance feedback.
May participate in recruitment, selection, training, and documentation of court security staff.
Assist the Security Supervisor in responding to and resolving visitor and security incidents and complaints by investigating, identifying resolutions, discussing options with the supervisor, and elevating matters to a manager when appropriate.
May assist the supervisor in developing, implementing, or coordinating court security officer training requirements.
May act on behalf of the Security Supervisor during the supervisor’s absence or as appropriate.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.