Court Security Assistant Manager - Superior Court (Countywide)

Yavapai County; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County is seeking a Court Security Officer to assist the Court Security Manager in daily operations and staffing for the Superior Court and Justice Courts. You will monitor security systems, respond to emergencies, and supervise court posts under supervision of court leadership.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years in court security, law enforcement, or related fields, plus completion of specified academies and ongoing COJET training.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of Arizona statutes and court procedures.
• Experience in security, law enforcement, or related field preferred.
• Ability to assess threats and allocate security resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist Court Security Manager in operations and staffing.
• Schedule subordinate personnel and oversee posts.
• Monitor security and surveillance systems; respond to emergencies.
• Operate detectors and screening equipment; prevent unauthorized access.
• Prepare incident reports and assist with security policy implementation.
• Perform duties of Manager when needed and cover posts.

Skills

Security ops

Crisis management

Public interaction

Communication

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Under general direction, performs work of moderate difficulty in maintaining the safety and security of the Courts and court services personnel.

• Assists Court Security Manager in the operations of Court Security within the Superior Court and Justice Courts; participates in recruitment/ selection processes to hire, promote, and retain staff; assists with developing and implementing security policies and procedures including access and special requests; covers a court security post.
• Schedules subordinate personnel.
• Monitors court electronic security systems, court video surveillance systems, and various fire and security alarm systems; performs patrols of designated areas; responds to emergencies and implements emergency procedures when appropriate and as directed.
• Operates metal detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects; prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas; interacts with the public, court officers, peace officers, judges and employees; assists bailiffs with security needs in courtrooms at the direction of judges and court administration.
• Performs duties of Manager when necessary, collects statistics, and prepares periodic reports regarding security incidents in the court buildings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience in court security, law enforcement, military, private security, or closely related field.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license. Must successfully complete the Court Security Officer Academy within ninety (90) days of hire. Must successfully complete the Armed Court Security Officer Academy. Must comply with the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and complete annual training as required by the Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable State of Arizona statutes, Supreme Court rules, administrative orders, local court and Yavapai County policies and procedures.
• Usage of security equipment, courtroom procedures, and the principles and practices of building evacuation.
• Principles and practices of supervision and performance management.
• Principles and practices of court security, methods, and techniques for providing safety and security and the provisions of providing emergency services.
• Safe and lawful handling and use of firearms and defensive weapons.
• Pertinent laws and regulations.
• Defensive tactics and application of non-lethal weapons for controlling volatile situations.
• Legal terminology, court processes, and courtroom procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Crisis management techniques.
• Assessing security needs and allocating resources as needed.
• Identifying and effectively diffusing potential threats.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Prioritize, schedule, and organize work to meet established deadlines.
• Keep court users safe from internal or external harm.
• Work under pressure in a highly dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Make good observations, recall facts, and maintain a security awareness of the courthouse facilities.
• Evaluate and respond to security problems in a swift, effective manner and with appropriate actions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office or courtroom with occasional work outdoors. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated. This is a highly public position where contact with the public may be in stressful situations.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Performs work that requires good physical strength and condition to apply restraining techniques, defensive tactics, react to physical confrontations and emergency situations, may lift and/or carry people, supplies, equipment and/or other heavy, bulky items. May be exposed to potential physical harm, bloodborne pathogens, and/or physical violence; may be required to physically restrain persons, and effectively deal with stressful and potentially life-threatening emergency situations.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 10
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No