Courtroom Security Officer - Georgia POST-Certified

City of South Fulton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

City of South Fulton Municipal Court is seeking a part-time, Georgia POST-certified sworn police officer dedicated to court security. The officer protects the courthouse, preserves order, and oversees access for court participants and the public during operating hours.

Duties are confined to the court facility and are not patrol-related. The role requires POST certification, valid GA driver’s license, firearms qualification, and at least 3 years of sworn law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia P.O.S.T. peace officer certification, sworn and in good standing.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Current firearms qualification and use-of-force/defensive tactics certification.
• 3 years of sworn law enforcement experience; court security experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Staff the public entrance screening point and operate screening equipment.
• Screen and control access of the public, attorneys, defendants, jurors, and visitors.
• Maintain order and security inside courtrooms during proceedings.
• Protect judges, staff, jurors, witnesses, attorneys, and the public from threats or disturbances.
• Escort and supervise in-custody defendants and manage detainee custody.
• Coordinate with transport and detention agencies for prisoner handling.
• Respond to disturbances and emergencies and remove disruptive individuals.
• Conduct opening/closing security sweeps and verify facility security.
• Document seized or prohibited property at screening points per procedure.
• Provide heightened coverage for high-profile proceedings.
• Maintain visible security presence in lobbies and hallways.
• Coordinate security matters with court administration and outside agencies.
• Prepare incident reports and provide testimony when required.
• Enforce courthouse rules on weapons, contraband, recording, and conduct.

Skills

POST-certified

Court security

De-escalation

Use-of-force

Security screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Walk-through metal detectors

X-ray equipment

Hand-held wands

Job description

City of South Fulton Municipal Court is seeking a part-time, Georgia POST-certified sworn police officer dedicated to court security. The officer protects the courthouse, preserves order, and oversees access for court participants and the public during operating hours.

Duties are confined to the court facility and are not patrol-related. The role requires POST certification, valid GA driver’s license, firearms qualification, and at least 3 years of sworn law enforcement experience.