Court Security Officer (4967-40)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Juvenile Court is hiring a Court Security Officer for its Hillcrest location in Cincinnati, Ohio. The position works 40 hours per week, with openings on second and third shifts. The officer provides security and safety throughout Juvenile Court, supports court operations and monitors youth and prisoners in various court departments and facilities. The role also involves transporting juveniles and adult prisoners, assisting with arrests and court dockets, responding appropriately to individuals who resist court orders or may pose a risk, and completing required records and reports. Employees may work indoors and outdoors and may encounter individuals who are unruly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Possess and maintain auto liability insurance.
Be at least 21 years old.
Be able to obtain OPOTA Basic Bailiff certification and successfully complete all required OPOTA courses upon hire.
Pass the background screening process.
Possess clerical and administrative skills, including completing daily Security Department logs, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
Have computer and technical skills, including the ability to do some typing on a computer.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate with team members and the public.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.
Three years of related work experience.
Possession of an OPOTA Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide security and safety anywhere assigned within Juvenile Court.
Provide customer service support and/or direct-care monitoring of youth in various court departments and buildings on a temporary, as-needed, and/or rotation basis.
Respond appropriately to resistance from individuals who are not following court orders or who are at risk of harming others or themselves.
Transport juveniles and adult prisoners to and from Juvenile Court courtrooms at 800 Broadway.
Transport juveniles between 800 Broadway, 2020 Auburn Avenue, and 1000 Main Street.
Supervise prisoners within court holding facilities.
Complete daily logs, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
Assist with the Contempt docket at 800 Broadway and remain alert for potential problems.
Assist Juvenile Probation Officers with arrests and participate in extraditions and pickup of juvenile detainees from locations in and out of state.
Work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies.
Deliver money to the bank.
Serve Forthwith Subpoenas, Emergency Orders, and Warrants as necessary.
Perform other required duties, including customer service support and/or direct-care monitoring of youth in court departments and buildings as needed.