PART-TIME COURT SECURITY OFFICER

$47,112 - $47,112/Yr

City Of Douglasville - Douglasville, GA

Part-time - Entry Level

Douglasville, GA

About the position

The Court Security Officer is a certified law enforcement officer responsible for ensuring the security and safety of the Municipal Court of the City of Douglasville. This role involves protecting the judge, controlling inmates, and maintaining order within the courtroom. The officer conducts searches, inspects packages, and provides assistance during emergencies, all while maintaining a professional atmosphere in the court.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a search of the courtroom before and after court for weapons and contraband.
• Locks the doors and turns off lights at the end of court.
• Inspects packages and persons coming into the courtroom in a reasonable manner.
• Recognizes and handles suspicious packages/persons, using a magnetometer when needed.
• Announces the opening and closing of the Municipal Court.
• Summons officers and witnesses to testify.
• Provides general security for all persons attending court.
• Maintains custody of and escorts/transfers prisoner(s).
• Attends to other court-related matters at the judge's direction or other authorized court staff.
• Operates department vehicle in performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or state-issued GED is required.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• United States citizen.
• P.O.S.T. certification in Law Enforcement is required.
• Taser certified or willingness to be certified upon hire is required.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or coursework in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $22.65
• Part-time employment with flexible hours