Court Security Officer Supervisor This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Delaware LLC; Delaware; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

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Benefits package

Accommodations for Disabilities

Résumé du poste

The State of Delaware is seeking a Supervisory Court Security Officer to oversee court security teams and enforce courtroom policies. This role involves protecting state property, staff, and visitors across court facilities, with authority to arrest and use security equipment as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising security staff, coordinating with law enforcement, conducting safety inspections, and maintaining detailed records of proceedings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science or related field.
• Two years of security experience providing protective services.
• One year of experience ensuring compliance with courtroom safety laws, rules, and procedures.
• One year of experience in courtroom procedures (seating, swearing in witnesses, admitting and marking evidence).
• One year of experience in narrative report writing.
• Coursework or work experience in staff supervision, including lead worker duties.

Responsabilités

• Enforces safety and security in courtrooms and property per policies; uses defensive tactics and equipment as needed.
• Observes behavior to de-escalate incidents; responds to emergencies and coordinates with law enforcement.
• Inspects courtrooms and facilities for weapons; searches entrants and secures evidence as needed.
• Operates CCTV, paging systems, audio/visual equipment, metal detectors, and other security tech.
• Directs court proceedings; coordinates with court personnel about attendance and ADA accommodations.
• Completes training and recertification in defensive tactics, tasers, and OC spray.
• Maintains records of proceedings and events for the court.

Connaissances

Supervision experience

Courtroom procedures

Security reporting

Defensive tactics

ADA compliance knowledge

Formation

Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice/Related field

Description du poste

Summary Statement

This is the supervisory level of court security officer work providing protection and security services by monitoring and ensuring the security and safety of state property, staff, and visitors within court facilities. In addition to work performed at the Court Security Officer II level, employees provide first line supervision of court security work, resolve escalated issues, and enforce courtroom and court facility policies and procedures for all case types and levels of risk. Officers possess the power of arrest and carry additional security/safety equipment as provided by each court.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental and core functions common to all positions in the class series. This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Enforces safety, security, and orderliness of courtrooms and property in compliance with applicable policies and procedures using defensive tactics and devices such as subduing and handcuffing individuals, using chemical propellants, tasers, or other equipment.
• Observes behavior and conduct of individuals to identify and de-escalate potentially disruptive and violent situations and takes appropriate action. Responds to emergencies and anticipates the need for/requests extra security.
• Inspects the assigned courtroom and court facility for explosives, firearms, and weapons, and searches individuals entering the court facility, confiscates unauthorized weapons and contraband, and takes custody of evidence in court which may include securing guns, ammunition, and knives.
• Sets up, operates, maintains, and monitors various electronic equipment such as CCTV (closed circuit television), paging systems, wireless microphones, audiovisual systems, audio and video recorders, overhead projectors, two-way radios, metal detectors, surveillance cameras, and panic alarms.
• Directs individuals in court proceedings by notifying court personnel, attorneys, and parties involved to be present, seating individuals, attending to special needs in compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), checking in defendants, and opening court by announcing the entrance of the judicial officer.
• Completes department approved security, weapons qualification, and other training programs/certifications such as completing and annually re-certifying on defensive tactics, tasers, and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray.
• Maintains record of proceeding events such as opening statements, witnesses’ names, direct and cross examinations, and summations.
• Communicates and coordinates with law enforcement and state agencies to assist with the searching and handcuffing of sentenced defendants.
• Provides emergency medical assistance to courtroom attendees such as performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or using an automated external defibrillator (AED). May administer Narcan for individuals experiencing a drug overdose.
• May prepare evidence for Jury by safely installing gun locks, separating ammunition, and sealing all knives to enable presentation to the Jury.
• May be responsible for the Jury during the trial including acting as liaison for the Jury to the appointed judicial officer, transporting the Jury to and from the courtroom, securing the jury room, protecting the Jury, and assisting with scheduling and conducting offsite jury views.
• Performs other related work as required which may include courtroom management of necessary items and supplies for counsel tables and parties in the courtroom.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher in the area of Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science or other related field.

OR Two years’ experience in security such as providing protective services to persons, facilities or grounds from trespassing, theft and other conditions.

In addition to the above requirement, applicants must meet all of the job requirements below:

• One year of experience in ensuring compliance with courtroom or other safety and security laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, or procedures.
• One year of experience in courtroom procedures such as seating, swearing in of witnesses, accepting, presenting and marking evidence and knowledge of legal terminology.
• One year of experience in narrative report writing.
• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.