Judicial Security Deputy Part-Time

Hamilton County Sheriff''s Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Court Security Officer to maintain order and safety in the courtroom and courthouse. You will escort defendants, transport papers, and support judges and court staff in daily proceedings.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, plus one of several approved credentials or experience options. A pre-employment agility test is required and strict security standards apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must pass a physical agility test as part of the onboarding process.
• Multiple paths accepted: POST certification, basic police academy, college credits, EMT/paramedic/firefighter, military service, or guard/reserve experience.

Responsibilities

• Arranges seating and prepares courtroom for hearings; maintains order and safety in the court.
• Transports documents and escorts defendants and witnesses as needed.
• Provides security in courtroom, jury room, and surrounding areas; monitors for disturbances.

Skills

Courtroom security

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Definition, Essential Functions

To apply you MUST
- provide a complete and thorough employment history, from leaving high school to the present date (both full and part time)
- attach to the application a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, driver's license and social security card. If you have military experience, a copy of your DD214.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT HCSO HUMAN RESOURCES AT 423-209-7657 or 423-209-7014.

TASKS

Arranges seating and other physical details; prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges defendants in order of appearance; performs other work assigned by the judge; maintains order in the court; delivers court papers from jail to courthouse; transports the judge from chambers to the courtroom and keeps courtroom secure; maintains order and safety in the courts and courthouse; keeps watch for any subject who could possibly cause a disturbance.

Prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges seating; calls the court to order; serves the judge in order to facilitate the judicial process and performs other work as assigned by the judge; keeps the Sheriff and Chief Deputy aware of any breach of security or escape attempts; monitors hallway and directs defendants, witnesses and the general public to the appropriate courtroom; remains vigilant for any suspicious behavior.

Conducts security checks of the courtroom and jury room to prevent anyone from hiding weapons; provides a safe and secure environment for the judges, spectators, and prisoners in the courtroom; ensures the safety of all people and property within the courthouse, courtrooms, and surrounding grounds; maintains the integrity of the judicial process and keeps safe the persons within their custody and within the courtroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or GED.

Per CSM 804 Special Register, must have either

• one (1) year of full time POST certified law enforcement and/or correctional institution experience, or
• successfully completed a basic police academy, or
• sixty (60) hours college credit in criminal justice, homeland security, fire science or related field (must provide transcript or copy of degree), or
• two (2) years full time public safety experience as EMT, paramedic or firefighter, or
• two (2) years of active-duty military in the armed forces (must have a honorable discharge), or
• five (5) years of guard or reserve experience (time in service and training will be evaluated as to qualification).

Required to pass the physical agility test consisting of an obstacle course administered by Human Resources and the training divisions and is based on a passing time.
You can view the agility test at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0oxtQFB9w0

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of the various types of individuals being brought to the courtroom.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of methodologies used in the maintenance of order in the courtroom.
• Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
• Skill in interacting with individuals acting in a suspicious manner.
• Skill in using diplomacy in the courtroom setting.
• Skill in documenting activities observed while on duty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This classification involves working with individuals who are most likely to exhibit emotional tendencies toward those in authority. Thus, it would be expected that emotions might flare up. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.