Court Security Officer (4967-40)
About The Position
Hamilton County Juvenile Court is hiring Court Security Officers for second- and third-shift work at its Hillcrest location in Cincinnati, Ohio. The position provides security and safety throughout Juvenile Court, along with customer service support and monitoring of youth in court departments and buildings. Officers transport juveniles and adult prisoners, supervise prisoners in court holding facilities, respond appropriately to resistance and safety risks, and assist court and law-enforcement personnel. The role also includes completing required daily records and paperwork, serving court documents, participating in extraditions and detainee pickups, and delivering money to the bank. Employees may work indoors or outdoors and may encounter unruly individuals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 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 the background screening process.
- Possess clerical and administrative skills, including completing daily logs, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
- Possess computer and technical skills, including the ability to do some typing on a computer.
- Possess 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.
- 3 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.
- Participate in extradition and pickup of juvenile detainees from locations in and out of state.
- Work cooperatively with all law enforcement agencies.
- Deliver money to the bank.
- Serve Forthwith Subpoenas, Emergency Orders, and Warrants as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required, including customer service support and/or direct care monitoring of youth.
Benefits
- Highly competitive employee benefits package.
- Generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
