Court Security Officer

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County is seeking a Court Security Officer under the Civil Division Courts Sergeant to maintain the security of designated buildings by monitoring the conduct of the public and detainees. You will operate entry security systems, document and store seized contraband, enforce laws, and perform bailiff duties, detainee transport, and security for events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and prior security or law enforcement experience; valid driver's license; ability to qualify

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior law enforcement or security experience in court or government buildings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the conduct of the public and detainees to maintain security of designated buildings.
• Operate Building Entry Security Systems (X-Ray, magnetometer) to control access.
• Document and store seized contraband.
• Enforce federal, state and local laws.
• Provide security for events and transportation of detainees.
• Perform court bailiff duties and clerical security tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making

Security awareness

CPR certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handgun qualification

Electronic detection devices

CCTV systems

Job description

COURT SECURITY OFFICER

Under the direction of the Civil Division Courts Sergeant, the Court Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the security of designated county buildings by monitoring the conduct of the public and detainees. This position is covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

COURT SECURITY OFFICER

Under the direction of the Civil Division Courts Sergeant, the Court Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the security of designated county buildings by monitoring the conduct of the public and detainees. This position is covered as defined by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Allen County Courts, county employees, the public, and county inmates, in designated Allen County buildings. (Currently the Allen County Courthouse, the Bud Meeks Justice Center, and the Allen County Court Annex).
• Responsible for running the respective Building Entry Security Systems, (X-Ray machine; Magnetometer), to ensure that only authorized items and individuals gain access to the buildings.
• Responsible for the documentation and storage of seized contraband.
• Acts as a liaison to the public, answering questions and directing individuals to their respective designations.
• Responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws.
• Responsible for completing required investigations, and or arrests, pursuant to the protection of the public and their property.
• Responsible for the placement of items into evidence.
• Responsible for properly completing all ACPD required paperwork.
• Responsible for the utilization of the respective security camera systems.
• Responsible for Clerk’s Office money escorts, (minimum of twice a day).
• Responsible to perform court bailiff duties.
• Responsible for the transportation of court detainees.
• Responsible for providing security for Allen County Preservation Trust events.
• Responsible for the maintenance of a building key inventory.
• Responsible to perform all other duties, as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior law enforcement experience, court security, military or any other government building

Security Experience Preferred

• Valid Driver’s license to transport detainees
• Ability to qualify with department issued handgun and re-qualify annually
• Ability to pass law enforcement basic course
• Knowledge of court building security and law enforcement
• Ability to be trained and sworn as a “Special Deputy” for the Allen County Sheriff’s Department
• Must be 21 years of age or older in order to be trained and sworn as a “Special Deputy”
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to act quickly and effectively
• Ability to use handgun, handcuffs, electronic detection devices and other job related equipment
• Ability to be CPR and AED certified.

Difficulty Of Work
The Court Security Officer performs various tasks that require understanding and the ability to make practical application when enforcing Local and State laws while working in buildings designated by the Allen County Sheriff.

Responsibility
The Court Security Officer makes choices and takes action when implementing policies for the prevention and investigation of crimes. Errors in decisions are revealed through adverse effects on subsequent operations.

Personal Work Relationships
The Court Security Officer maintains frequent contact with other County employees, Court Personnel, Police Officers, and members of the Public, when maintaining the security of designated buildings.

Working Conditions
The Court Security Officer works in all designated buildings, in and out of a courtroom setting with frequent walking and standing and some sitting. Frequent proofreading and very frequent bending, attention to detail, monitoring of equipment, detailed inspection and exposure to dangerous equipment is required. The Court Security Officer is frequently exposed to extreme temperatures and noise and some noxious odors and fumes. Frequent contact is made with potentially violent, aggressive and/or intoxicated detainees and the public.

Supervision
None

Licensing
Valid Driver’s license to transport detainees

Immediate Supervisor
Court Security Supervisor

Hours
7:30 am – 4:30 pm; shifts vary; 40 hours/week; some mandatory overtime required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.