Municipal Court Security Officer

City of Everett; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city government as a Municipal Court Security Officer, where your role is vital in maintaining safety and order within the courtroom. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to serve the community while ensuring a secure environment for court operations. You'll monitor security equipment, assist court visitors, and engage in administrative duties, all while working in a dynamic and sometimes high-pressure setting. If you have a background in law enforcement and a passion for public service, this role is perfect for you. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in your community while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays Off

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a law enforcement officer required.
• Must maintain CPR and first aid certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security in the Municipal Court facility.
• Operate security cameras and monitor courtroom entrances.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

CPR and First Aid Certification

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Security Cameras

Security Scanner

Weapons Detectors

Job description

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an appointive basis for the position of Municipal Court Security Officer with our Municipal Court. This will be part-time work, 22.50 hours per week.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefits.

About the Department:

Working in the Judicial Branch of Government gives the Everett Municipal Court Team the opportunity to serve a diverse community and provide them with access to justice. As a court of Limited Jurisdiction, Everett Municipal Court processes criminal and civil cases and offers pre-trial diversion and therapeutic alternatives.

About the Job:

Under the direction of the Municipal Court Administrator, maintain order and security in the Municipal Court facility. Responsibilities include performing a variety of courtroom duties to ensure the productive and efficient operations of the Municipal Court. Work involves preparation of courtroom and facilities, including monitoring security scanner and weapons detectors as well as controlling defendants and jurors. Work is reviewed for adherence to established policies and procedures.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

1. Maintain order and security in the Municipal Court; monitor security scanner and weapons detector at courtroom entrance; search belongings of people entering the court building; pat down search of person only if needed, subdue and control court visitors as necessary.
2. Operate security cameras, retrieve data and video content for viewing and recording.
3. Direct jurors to appropriate courtroom and jury room.
4. Prepare courtroom and facilities for operation, including opening and closing court; posting court calendars and providing courtrooms with supplies as needed.
5. Supervise custody of in-court commitments; supervise the transfer and custody of prisoners within the Municipal Court; maintain security lockers available to the public.
6. Assist and direct visitors to courtrooms, front counter, and restrooms; assist the public in emergency situations.
7. Maintain reference and research materials; and maintain and update legal publications as necessary.
8. Assist in administrative duties such as stuffing envelopes and delivering mail.
9. Inspect the Municipal Court facility, equipment, and grounds to identify safety hazards, maintenance problems and unsafe working conditions; correct and/or report maintenance deficiencies and safety hazards as appropriate.
10. Communicate with outside entities about shared security threats.
11. Perform related work and special projects as assigned.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Complete and maintain CPR and first aid certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Successful completion of a background test/polygraph examination.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed primarily in a courthouse under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to stand as much as 6 hours/shift.
• Ability to walk up/down stairs and walk/run to respond to emergencies.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Shift work in the evening is required.
• Determine if physical force is needed prior to first responders’ arrival.
• Stressful elements of this work are considerable, and include exposure to disagreeable situations involving human conflict, anger, hostility, and potential for violence.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

All interested applicants are required to submit:

• City of Everett online employment application
• Resume (not to exceed two pages)
• Candidates will be contacted throughout this process via email and should periodically check their spam folders for messages filtered by their email providers.

PROCEDURES/DEADLINE

• Application materials may be accessed via the City’s website.
• Completed applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system.
• INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Filing Opens: 10/22/24 First Review: 11/5/2024

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