Security Officer Bailiff 1st Shift

City of Columbus Careers•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Franklin County Municipal Court operates a Court Security Program to maintain a safe environment for judges, employees, and everyone conducting business in the courthouse. Security Officer Bailiffs are responsible for courthouse security, including protecting judges and judicial staff, court employees, and the visiting public; preventing weapons from entering the courthouse; and ensuring compliance with the Court's Security and Emergency Response Procedures. The role includes monitoring entrances and exits, operating screening stations, and patrolling courthouse hallways for suspicious activity. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday, first-shift position, or as assigned. The job involves significant interaction with the public and accused and convicted criminal offenders. Employees are expected to follow Court policies and procedures, complete work accurately and promptly, meet department productivity standards, and communicate regularly with their supervisor. Court employees are at-will and are not part of the classified civil service system or a bargaining unit. The Franklin County Municipal Court is part of the City of Columbus government and has jurisdiction over traffic, misdemeanor criminal, and qualifying civil cases throughout Franklin County, as well as certain portions of Columbus beyond the county boundary. Its Environmental Division enforces local codes and regulations affecting real property.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Ability to operate a personal computer and use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences.
Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems.
Ability to interact pleasantly and maintain effective working relationships with judges, employees, and people conducting business with the Court.
Sensitivity to the diversity of the Court's jurisdiction and ability to interact professionally with people of varied geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate to the position and work environment.
Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance.
Patience, objectivity, maturity, sound judgment, effectiveness under stress, initiative, and adaptability.
Ability to interact significantly with the public and accused and convicted criminal offenders.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a peace officer training program through an accredited school, law enforcement academy, or government agency, with documentation of current certification.
An associate's degree or other advanced schooling.
Previous experience as a police or security officer.
Understanding of basic legal terminology and procedures.
Ability to speak and write Spanish or a language commonly used by Somali people for whom English is a second language.
Proficiency in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Screen vendors, visitors, employees, and packages entering the Court facility using X-ray equipment, CCTV surveillance systems, access-control devices, and related procedures.
Investigate suspicious people or activity and take necessary action, including assisting with apprehension and detention.
Monitor CCTV cameras and radio traffic on multiple channels; respond to fire alarms, panic alarms, and elevator emergency calls.
Investigate, prepare, review, record, and log security incident reports and share them with appropriate staff; prepare reports of accidents and security incidents.
Follow operating procedures for security-related issues and demonstrate proficiency in report writing.
Escort screened deliveries throughout the Municipal Court building.
Maintain and take responsibility for court-issued equipment, including manuals, radios, batteries, badges, and identification.
Maintain working knowledge of the rules of conduct and procedures in the Securities Directives Manual.
Patrol the courthouse to secure and lock doors and monitor activity on courtroom floors, especially hallways and restroom areas.
Maintain working knowledge of X-ray equipment, metal detectors, and hand-wanding units.
Respond to emergencies and act as a liaison to the public and safety personnel.
Provide security and, when requested, escort judges, jurors, and courthouse employees to and from the adjoining parking facility.
Conduct investigations as directed.
Undergo continuous training to improve job skills.
Treat visitors professionally and courteously; maintain a clean, professional appearance and wear required uniform or clothing.
Perform other assigned tasks and, if needed, work in other Court departments or positions.
Adhere to Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures; complete duties accurately and promptly, meet productivity standards, and communicate regularly with the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Prescription coverage
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Vacation, sick, and personal leave
11 paid holidays
Longevity service payments
Sick-leave reciprocity
Employee assistance program
Deferred-compensation program
Tuition reimbursement
Credit union membership
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System membership, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits; the Court pays the required employer contribution of 14 percent of salary