Part Time - Court Officer

City of Royal Oak, MI; Sri Ganganagar; On-site; INR 2,729,000 - 3,887,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Part-Time Court Officer to provide security at the 44th District Court, screening entrants, transporting prisoners, and assisting courtroom staff. The role requires qualification to carry a court-assigned weapon and TASER, with duties including monitoring CCTV and maintaining order in public areas.

Work hours are 24-32 per week, up to 1,400 hours per year, with a hourly wage of $25.00, and applicants must pass background checks and meet minimum

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a law enforcement, corrections, or court security officer.
• Possession of a concealed pistol license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire and the ability to qualify with a firearm.

Responsibilities

• Screen entrants at the public entrance using magnetometer and X-ray equipment.
• Visually monitor lobby and security feeds to identify and respond to incidents.
• Deliver and transport case files, direct parties, and assist courtroom activities.
• Escort and protect jurors and restrain unruly persons when needed.
• Escort prisoners to and from the courtroom and assist with arraignments.
• Transport daily bank deposits and intra-agency mail as directed.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Court security

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Possession of a concealed pistol license or ability to obtain within 60 days

Tools

Magnetometer

X-ray equipment

Security cameras

Job description

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Chief Court Officer and Court Administrator, the successful candidate will provide security at the front door and in the courtrooms of the 44th District Court. The Part-Time Court Officer will provide security screening for judges, court employees and the public. The officer will also transport prisoners from court holding cells to the courtroom and provide assistance to other court officers. The officer will regularly monitor the interior and exterior of the courthouse visually and utilizing security cameras. The officer must be qualified to carry a court assigned weapon and TASER while on duty.

Salary

$25.00 Hourly

Location

44th District Court

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202500119

Department

44th District Court

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Hours

24-32 hours per week, up to 1,400 hours per year

Essential Job Functions

(These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform)

• Utilize magnetometer and X-ray equipment to inspect, monitor and screen the public entrance of the court building ensuring weapons and contraband items posing a threat to court staff and patrons do not enter the building.
• Visually oversee the public lobby and monitor security feed to quickly identify and assist with escalating and/or volatile situations with the potential to cause harm to court staff and/or patrons.
• Provides general assistance to the Judge and court staff by locating, delivering, and transporting case files, directing parties to the appropriate areas and performing related functions, in addition to courtroom activities.
• Escorts and provides for juror protection and sequesters the jury as necessary.
• Assists court staff by calming or restraining unruly persons and fulfilling other security related functions.
• Processes and escorts prisoners to and from the courtroom.
• Responsible for security of prisoners and for assisting attorneys requiring access to prisoners.
• Assists with prisoner arraignments at the Royal Oak Police lock-up facility.
• Transports daily bank deposits and intra-agency mail as directed.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with the public, court staff and law enforcement agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

KSA

Part-Time Court Officer, upon application, shall have the following training and experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or court security officer.
• Possession of a concealed pistol license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire and the ability to qualify with a firearm.

Application Special Instructions

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications and applicants best qualified will be interviewed. If selected for the position, you must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Applicant must have no serious misdemeanor, assaultive or felony convictions.

Employment Details

Employees of the 44th District Court are at-will employees.

Status

Position Open Until Filled

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer

Royal Oak, City of (MI)

Address 203 S Troy St

Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.romi.gov/