Courtroom Security Officer — Full-Time Impact

Vtcourts; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan for employees and families

12 vacation days per year

12 sick leave days per year

5 personal days per year

14 paid holidays per year

457(b) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness Program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Job summary

The Court Security Officer in Burlington, Vermont ensures the security of a courtroom and courthouse, supports orderly operation, and protects staff and court users. Candidates with security or law enforcement background and deescalation skills are preferred.

This is a full-time, on-site role with a starting rate of $22.51 per hour, reflecting Vermont's compensation framework and benefits package. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and two years in a responsible role.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED and 2 years in a responsible position.
• Experience in security or law enforcement and/or deescalating situations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs security checks of the facility, opens the courtroom and checks lights, heat, courtroom equipment and forms required and posts the daily schedule of all courts.
• Inspects cellblock and sally port every morning to ensure that no contraband has been left overnight, turns on all lights.
• Provides security for the judge, staff and persons within the courtroom.
• Supervises security arrangements, evacuation plans and takes charge in emergency situations.
• Checks in persons scheduled for court, ensures all persons have the proper paperwork, directs the persons due in court to the proper courtroom.
• Provides information on court schedules and proceedings to interested parties and ensures all parties are present in court prior to the entrance of the judge.
• Announces the opening of court, administers oaths to witnesses, enforces proper courtroom decorum and supervises seating arrangements.
• Takes temporary custody of prisoners and releases them to an officer of the appropriate law enforcement agency.
• Notifies Sheriff's office of a prisoner transport and maintains security of the individual until relieved.
• Responsible for the security and coordination of the jury, while in court, deliberating and if sequestered.
• Serves papers as directed by the judge or court clerks.
• Court officers may be assigned tasks, other than courtroom assignments, at the discretion of Chief Court Officer or the Court Operations Manager.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation

Integrity

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Court Security Officer in Burlington, Vermont ensures the security of a courtroom and courthouse, supports orderly operation, and protects staff and court users. Candidates with security or law enforcement background and deescalation skills are preferred.

This is a full-time, on-site role with a starting rate of $22.51 per hour, reflecting Vermont's compensation framework and benefits package. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and two years in a responsible role.