Court Security Officer Supervisor

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a supervisory court security role responsible for protecting state property, staff, and visitors in court facilities. In addition to performing Court Security Officer II duties, the supervisor provides first-line supervision of court security work, resolves escalated issues, and enforces courtroom and facility policies and procedures across case types and risk levels. Officers possess the power of arrest and carry additional security and safety equipment as provided by each court.

The role involves maintaining safety and order, responding to emergencies, inspecting facilities and screening people for weapons and contraband, operating security and courtroom equipment, and supporting court proceedings. The supervisor may also assist with jury security, evidence preparation, and emergency medical response. The position requires department-approved security training and certifications, along with experience in courtroom procedures, security compliance, report writing, and staff supervision.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, or a related field; alternatively, two years of experience providing security or protective services to persons, facilities, or grounds against trespassing, theft, and other conditions.
• One year of experience ensuring compliance with courtroom or other safety and security laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, or procedures.
• One year of experience with courtroom procedures, including seating, swearing in witnesses, accepting, presenting and marking evidence, and legal terminology.
• One year of narrative report-writing experience.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in staff supervision, which may include serving as a lead worker overseeing others.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Satisfactory criminal background check as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety, security, and order in courtrooms and court property in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, using defensive tactics and security devices as needed.
• Observe behavior, identify potential disruptions or violence, de-escalate situations, and take appropriate action.
• Respond to emergencies and anticipate or request additional security when needed.
• Inspect courtrooms and court facilities for explosives, firearms, and weapons; search individuals entering facilities; confiscate unauthorized weapons and contraband; and take custody of evidence.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and monitor electronic security and courtroom equipment, including CCTV, paging systems, wireless microphones, audiovisual systems, recorders, projectors, radios, metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and panic alarms.
• Direct individuals during court proceedings, notify court personnel and parties to appear, seat individuals, address ADA-related special needs, check in defendants, and announce the judicial officer’s entrance.
• Complete department-approved security and weapons qualification training and required certifications, including annual recertification in defensive tactics, tasers, and OC spray.
• Maintain records of proceeding events, including opening statements, witness names, examinations, and summations.
• Communicate and coordinate with law enforcement and state agencies to assist with searching and handcuffing sentenced defendants.
• Provide emergency medical assistance, including CPR or AED use, and potentially administer Narcan in drug overdose situations.
• Prepare evidence for jury presentation when required, including installing gun locks, separating ammunition, and sealing knives.
• When assigned, oversee jury security and needs by serving as liaison to the judicial officer, transporting and protecting jurors, securing the jury room, and assisting with offsite jury views.
• Perform related work as required, including managing courtroom items and supplies for counsel tables and courtroom parties.
• Provide first-line supervision of court security work and resolve escalated issues.

Benefits

• The posting refers applicants to the State of Delaware benefits website for information about its comprehensive benefit package; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree