Courtroom Security Specialist

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is seeking personnel to maintain order and security in the courtroom and surrounding areas. The role involves preparing the courtroom for hearings, arranging seating, delivering papers, and ensuring the safety of judges, jurors, witnesses, and the public.

Candidates must meet one of several minimum qualifications, including a high school diploma or GED and either POST certification, academy completion, college credit, EMT/paramedic, military service, or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Potential candidates must meet one of the listed qualification paths (POST, academy, college credits, EMT/paramedic/firefighter, military, or guard/reserve).
• Applicant must pass agility test with obstacle course administered by HR and training divisions.

Responsibilities

• Arrange seating and security for hearings; escort defendants and maintain courtroom order.
• Deliver court papers and transport judge between chambers and courtroom; monitor hallway for disturbances.
• Conduct security checks of courtroom and jury room to prevent weapons and ensure safety.
• Coordinate feeding, sequestering, and transportation of jurors; interact with various individuals in court.

Skills

Courtroom security

Knowledge of criminal justice system

Diplomacy in courtroom

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST certification or equivalent experience

Basic police academy completion

60 college credits in criminal justice or related field

Two years public safety EMT/paramedic/firefighter

Two years active duty military (honorable discharge)

Five years guard/reserve experience

Job description

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is seeking personnel to maintain order and security in the courtroom and surrounding areas. The role involves preparing the courtroom for hearings, arranging seating, delivering papers, and ensuring the safety of judges, jurors, witnesses, and the public.

Candidates must meet one of several minimum qualifications, including a high school diploma or GED and either POST certification, academy completion, college credit, EMT/paramedic, military service, or