Court Security Officer (4644-40)

Hamilton County, Ohio•Cincinnati, OH

10d•$24

About The Position

Court Security Officer (4644-40) Deadline to Apply : January 9, 2025 Work Location: Juvenile Court and Youth Center 800 Broadway 2020 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 Work Hours: 40 Hours/Week Work Schedule: Varies, 1st and 2nd Shifts Starting Salary: $24.00 Hourly Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Juvenile Court are subject to background screening in accordance with the document, "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment." Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with Hamilton County Juvenile Court. Hamilton County Juvenile Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Short Form is available to any person upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 513-946-9239.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related work experience required.
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.
Must possess clerical/administrative skills/abilities, which include: Complete all logs maintained by the Security Department on a daily basis including incident reports and any other paperwork that is required.
Must possess computer/technical skills/abilities, which include: Must be able to do some typing on the computer.
Must possess written and oral communication skills/abilities, which include: Must possess effective written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate with all team members and public.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and 3 years of related work experience preferred.
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.
All other duties as required, including but not limited to, providing 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.