Municipal Court Security Officer

City of Everett, WA•Everett, WA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Municipal Court Administrator or their designee, maintain order and security in the Municipal Court facility. Responsibilities include performing a variety of courtroom duties to ensure the safe, productive, and efficient operations of the Municipal Court. The work involves screening all individuals entering the Municipal Court through the courthouse entrance, monitoring security scanner and weapons detectors, security cameras, preparation of courtroom facilities as well as assisting defendants and jurors. The work is reviewed for adherence to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, reserve law enforcement officer, park ranger, corrections officer, military police officer, or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Successful completion of Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Washington State Law Enforcement Reserve Academy, Washington State Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy, Washington State Corrections Officer Academy, United States Military Police/Security Force/Master at Arms training, or equivalent.
Complete and maintain CPR and first aid certification within six (6) months of hire.
Minimum age is 21 years.
Successful completion of a background test/polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

Maintain order and security in the Municipal Court; monitor security scanner and weapons detector at courtroom entrance; search belongings of people entering the court building; pat down search of person if needed.
Operate security cameras, retrieve data and video content for viewing and recording.
Respond appropriately to unruly and/or deescalate individuals in the court facility.
Inspect the Municipal Court facility, equipment, and grounds to identify safety hazards, maintenance problems and unsafe working conditions; correct and/or report maintenance deficiencies and safety hazards as appropriate.
Communicate with outside entities about shared security threats.
Prepare courtroom and facilities for operation, including opening and closing court; posting court calendars and providing courtrooms with supplies as needed.
Supervise custody of in-court commitments; supervise the transfer and custody of prisoners within the Municipal Court; maintain security lockers available to the public.
Direct jurors to appropriate courtroom and jury room.
Assist and direct visitors to courtrooms, front counter, and restrooms; assist the public in emergency situations.
Maintain reference and research materials; and maintain and update legal publications as necessary.
Assist in administrative duties such as stuffing envelopes and delivering mail.
Carry a city issued firearm and qualify under the guidance of the Everett Police Department Rangemaster.
Carry city issued OC spray following the guidance of the Everett Police Department.
Perform related work and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.
Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA self-insured Medical Plan
Delta Dental Service Plan
HMA self-insured Vision Plan
Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 2x the annual salary to $250,000 maximum
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy
Long Term Disability Policy
Voluntary Life Insurance program for the employee, spouse, and children.
Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State
Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs
Flexible Spending Plan
Employee Assistance Program EAP
Generous vacation and sick leave benefits
Ten annual holidays and two floating holidays are paid.