Security Officer Bailiff

City of Columbus Careers•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Franklin County Municipal Court operates a Court Security Program to maintain a safe environment for judges, employees, and all others having business in the courthouse. The Security Department currently consists of a Director of Security, Security Supervisors, an Administrative Assistant Supervisor, Control Room Supervisors, and 19 security officer bailiffs on the day shift, 5 Security officer bailiffs on second shift, plus a control room operator on the second and third shifts. The Court contracts with a private security company to provide the Municipal Court with additional support during evenings and weekends. Court Security Officer Bailiffs are responsible for all security aspects of a courthouse, including ensuring that judges, judicial staff, court employees, and the general public visiting the courthouse are safe. Officers also ensure that no weapons are brought into the courthouse and that the staff and public comply with the Court's Security and Emergency Response Procedures. Other job duties include monitoring entrances and exits, working at screening stations, and roaming the courthouse hallways to detect suspicious activity.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment
Ability to operate a personal computer and use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
Ability to apply principles to solve practical everyday problems
Pleasant personality and ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with judges, employees, and others conducting business with the Court
Conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court's jurisdiction and able to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds regularly
Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and the work environment expected of a representative of the Court
Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record
Patience, objectivity, maturity, sound judgment, effectiveness under stress, initiative, and adaptability

Nice To Haves

Completion of a peace officer's training program through an accredited school, law enforcement academy, or government agency, and documentation of current certification.
Additional consideration will be given to individuals who have any of the following qualifications: an associate's degree or other advanced schooling; previous experience as a police or security officer; an understanding of basic legal terminology and procedures; the ability to speak and write Spanish or a language commonly used by people of Somalia for whom English is a second language; or proficiency in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Screen vendors, visitors, employees, and packages entering the Court facility using x-ray equipment, closed-circuit television surveillance systems, and other access-control devices and procedures
Investigate any suspicious persons or activity and take any necessary action, including assisting in the apprehension and detention of individuals.
Monitor cameras on a closed-circuit system; monitor and respond to radio traffic across multiple channels; address fire alarms, panic alarms, and elevator emergency calls.
Investigate, prepare, review, record, and log security incident reports and disseminate to the appropriate staff.
Proficiency in report writing. Prepare reports of accidents and security incidents.
Proficiently demonstrate the ability to follow operating procedures in dealing with all aspects of security-related issues.
Once screened, escort all deliveries throughout the Municipal Court Building.
Maintain and be responsible for court-issued equipment (Manuals, radios, extra batteries for radios, badges, ID, etc.).
Comprehensive working knowledge of the rules of conduct and procedures in the Court Security Directives Manual
Conduct security patrols to secure and lock doors, monitor activities on the courtroom floors, and patrol the hallways and restroom areas.
Comprehensive working knowledge of the use and operation of the X-ray equipment, metal detectors, and hand-wanding units
Respond to and act as a liaison to the general public and safety personnel during emergencies.
Provide security and, if requested, escort service to and from the adjoining parking facility for judges, jurors, and courthouse employees.
Conduct investigations as directed
Undergo continuous training to improve job skills
Treat all visitors in a professional, courteous manner
Maintain a clean, professional appearance and wear any required uniform or clothing
Perform other tasks as assigned, and may be assigned to other positions in other departments of the Court if needed

Benefits

medical, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance
short-term disability
generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
11 paid holidays
longevity service payments
sick-leave reciprocity
employee assistance and deferred-compensation programs
tuition reimbursement
credit union membership
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for public employees