Courthouse Security Specialist

LIVINGSTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 50,877 - 64,438; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401a retirement plan with employercon-

Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, and V

HSA with employer match

Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation

Disability & Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick days & 13 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Livingston County Court Security Officer position seeks a qualified candidate to safeguard judges, jurors, and the public within county courthouses. The role covers opening/closing facilities, patrolling for contraband, and ensuring safety during proceedings.

Starting pay is $24.46/hr with potential for step increases up to $30.98/hr in a non‑union Grade 5 wage scale. Benefits include retirement contribution, medical, HSA options, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of ten years of experience in a law enforcement setting.
• MCOLES certified preferred.
• The Court, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Deputized by the Livingston County Sheriff's Department.
• Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must have no prior or expunged felony convictions.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement and security protocols.
• Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, policies and regulations.
• Ability to use sound independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with court personnel, juries, County employees, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials and the public.
• Ability to assess situations and work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.
• Basic skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, with the ability to learn any necessary features of the court's software programs and applicable state software databases.
• Qualify and or maintain proficiency when or as required in the following court issued items but not limited to: Firearm, Taser, CPR, Narcan, AED, Pepper Spray, Handcuffs, and Belly-chains.
• First Aid, CPR, Narcan, AED, Annual Firearms Qualification, Graduate of a Law Enforcement Academy, MI Concealed Carry Permit License (CPL).

Responsibilities

• Open and close secured facilities to the public.
• Perform security patrols and contraband/weapons searches of the courtrooms and additional interior areas within the courthouse/assigned building.
• Provide protection for judicial officials/jurors/witnesses/public during proceedings.
• Direct opening and closing of courtrooms.
• Provide public safety response in emergency situations and make requests for needed assistance.
• Assumes custody of individuals remanded into custody by the Judge.
• Monitors public and private entrances and corridors.
• Maintains control of prisoners in the courtrooms and adjacent holding areas and while moving prisoners in and out of court as needed.
• Maintains public safety, order, and decorum in an assigned courtroom. Remains positioned in a location that enables the officer to monitor all persons and activities in the courtroom. Controls and coordinates with the media in the courtroom.
• Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies when a potential threat or safety concern is learned of or made to a judge, court staff, employee, citizens, or court property.
• Conducts investigations and prepares reports on incidents that happen within the courts. Documents and disseminates security threats and assessments when appropriate, with all information obtained from in-house records and from law enforcement agencies or other methods.
• Enforces court or facility policies and/or rules, or Local Administrative Orders, as approved by the Chief Judge(s).
• Renders basic emergency care to citizens and or employees when appropriate.
• Assists the Court with Preliminary Breath Test, Swab Drug Test, and other various tasks.
• Ensures that no weapons are brought into the courthouse and that the public complies with Judicial Court rules and orders which may include removal of people that are unruly and/or disruptive.
• Makes physical apprehensions and arrests of individuals with outstanding warrants or that may pose an immediate threat to the public safety and security of persons or property, which may include removal of people to enable court business to be carried on without interference or delay, maintain order and secure the safety of any person in the court building.
• Uses proactive de-escalation skills to neutralize escalating or potential violent events.
• Performs other security and security-related tasks and duties as directed.

Skills

Security protocols

Legal knowledge

Judgment under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Situational awareness

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Livingston County Court Security Officer position seeks a qualified candidate to safeguard judges, jurors, and the public within county courthouses. The role covers opening/closing facilities, patrolling for contraband, and ensuring safety during proceedings.

Starting pay is $24.46/hr with potential for step increases up to $30.98/hr in a non‑union Grade 5 wage scale. Benefits include retirement contribution, medical, HSA options, and more.