Court Security Officer (Full Time)

Charles County Sheriff'S Office • La Plata, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, 40-hour-per-week entry-level position provides court security while the Circuit and District Courts are in session at the Charles County Courthouse. Security duties cover areas surrounding court buildings and offices, as well as the transportation of incarcerated individuals and juvenile detainees. The position also involves completing court orders and instructions and serving warrants and other court documents. Arrest powers are extended while performing these assignments. The employee receives direction from and reports directly to the Supervisor, Judicial Security Section.

Requirements

• High school diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• Three years of related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Graduation from a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC)-certified Police Academy.
• Must have held certification as a Maryland law enforcement officer within the three years before appointment.
• Applicants must hold prior Maryland certification through the MPCTC.

Responsibilities

• Provide security while Circuit and District Courts are in session at the Charles County Courthouse.
• Provide security in areas surrounding court buildings and offices.
• Provide security during the transportation of incarcerated individuals and juvenile detainees.
• Complete court orders and instructions.
• Serve warrants and other court documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED