Court Security Officer (4944-40)
About The Position
This position provides security and safety within the Juvenile Court. The officer will offer customer service support and monitor youth in various court departments and buildings on a temporary, as-needed, or rotation basis. Responsibilities include responding to individuals who are not following court orders or are at risk of harming themselves or others, transporting juveniles and adult prisoners, supervising prisoners in holding facilities, completing daily logs and incident reports, assisting with the Contempt docket, assisting Probation Officers with arrests, participating in extraditions, and delivering money to the bank. The role also involves serving subpoenas, emergency orders, and warrants. The officer must be able to communicate effectively, complete required paperwork, and type on a computer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of related work experience
- Valid driver's license
- Must possess and maintain auto liability insurance
- Must be 21 years or older
- Must be able to obtain OPOTA Basic Bailiff certification and successfully complete all required OPOTA courses upon hire
- Must pass background screening process
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
- 3 years of related work experience
- Possession of an OPOTA Certification
Responsibilities
- Provides security and safety anywhere assigned within Juvenile Court.
- Provides 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.
- Appropriately responds to resistance from individuals who are not following court orders or who are at risk to harm others or themselves.
- Transports juveniles and adult prisoners to and from Juvenile courtrooms at 800 Broadway.
- Transports juveniles between 800 Broadway, 2020 Auburn Avenue, 1000 Main Street.
- Provides supervision to prisoners within the court holding facilities.
- Completes all daily logs, incident reports and any other paperwork that is required daily.
- Assists with Contempt docket at 800 Broadway and being alert for potential problems.
- Assists Juvenile Probation Officers with arrests.
- Participates in extradition and pick up of juvenile detainees from locations in and out of state.
- Works cooperatively with all Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Delivers money to bank.
- Serves Forthwith Subpoenas, Emergency Orders and Warrants as necessary.
- Provides 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.
- Completes all logs maintained by the Security Department on a daily basis including incident reports and any other paperwork that is required.
- Must be able to do some typing on the computer.
- Must possess effective written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate with all team members and public.
Benefits
- Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
