Court Security Officer Supervisor

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the supervisory level of court security officer work providing protection and security services by monitoring and ensuring the security and safety of state property, staff, and visitors within court facilities. In addition to work performed at the Court Security Officer II level, employees provide first line supervision of court security work, resolve escalated issues, and enforce courtroom and court facility policies and procedures for all case types and levels of risk. Officers possess the power of arrest and carry additional security/safety equipment as provided by each court.

Requirements

Possession of an associate’s degree or higher in the area of Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science or other related field. OR Two years’ experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities or grounds from trespassing, theft and other conditions.
One year of experience in ensuring compliance with courtroom or other safety and security laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, or procedures.
One year of experience in courtroom procedures such as seating, swearing in of witnesses, accepting, presenting and marking evidence and knowledge of legal terminology.
One year of experience in narrative report writing.
Coursework, training, and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Enforces safety, security, and orderliness of courtrooms and property in compliance with applicable policies and procedures using defensive tactics and devices such as subduing and handcuffing individuals, using chemical propellants, tasers, or other equipment.
Observes behavior and conduct of individuals to identify and de-escalate potentially disruptive and violent situations and takes appropriate action.
Responds to emergencies and anticipates the need for/requests extra security.
Inspects the assigned courtroom and court facility for explosives, firearms, and weapons, and searches individuals entering the court facility, confiscates unauthorized weapons and contraband, and takes custody of evidence in court which may include securing guns, ammunition, and knives.
Sets up, operates, maintains, and monitors various electronic equipment such as CCTV (closed circuit television), paging systems, wireless microphones, audiovisual systems, audio and video recorders, overhead projectors, two-way radios, metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and panic alarms.
Directs individuals in court proceedings by notifying court personnel, attorneys, and parties involved to be present, seating individuals, attending to special needs in compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), checking in defendants, and opening court by announcing the entrance of the judicial officer.
Completes department approved security, weapons qualification, and other training programs/certifications such as completing and annually re-certifying on defensive tactics, tasers, and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray.
Maintains record of proceeding events such as opening statements, witnesses’ names, direct and cross examinations, and summations.
Communicates and coordinates with law enforcement and state agencies to assist with the searching and handcuffing of sentenced defendants.
Provides emergency medical assistance to courtroom attendees such as performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
May administer Narcan for individuals experiencing a drug overdose.
May prepare evidence for Jury by safely installing gun locks, separating ammunition, and sealing all knives to enable presentation to the Jury.
May be responsible for the Jury during the trial including acting as liaison for the Jury to the appointed judicial officer, transporting the Jury to and from the courtroom, securing the jury room, protecting the Jury, and assisting with scheduling and conducting offsite jury views.
Performs other related work as required which may include courtroom management of necessary items and supplies for counsel tables and parties in the courtroom.