Court Officer

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Court Officer

SALARY:

$41,328.19 - $53,454.55

DEPARTMENT:

District Court New Baltimore

Opening Date:

01/12/2026

Closing Date:

01/27/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.

2026 SALARY RANGE: $41,328.19 - $53,454.55

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, ensures that the needs and security of the assigned Court and building are efficiently and appropriately handled. Maintains order in the assigned Court, up to and including restraining violent individuals, maintaining daily records and other documentation, coordinating jury requirements, attending all hearings and proceedings conducted by the Judge to ensure security, legally possesses and carries a firearm, prevents and intervenes if/when inappropriate or unruly behavior is observed and attends to other miscellaneous Court duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains and ensures order and security in the assigned Court during proceedings.

Controls and/or physically restrains violent or combative individuals of varying height, weight and physical condition and/or takes such individuals into custody when necessary. Secures individuals as ordered by the Court.

Escorts and attends to jurors during trials and proceedings as appropriate.

Calls cases for hearing, attends all hearing and proceedings conducted by the Judge to ensure security.

Serves Court papers and documents as assigned.

Secures building as required.

Assists with virtual hearings by operating Zoom and/or other virtual video communication platforms.

Records and maintains daily records and activities log including mileage, dockets and other documentation.

Prevents inappropriate activities and/or behavior and intervenes when inappropriate activities and/or behavior are observed.

De-escalates unruly and/or disruptive behavior.

Greets individuals desiring to enter a County operated facility and informs them that they must be screened prior to entry.

Abides by and complies with an established dress code and standards as required by the Court, including carrying a firearm.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement or directly related field

Preferred Education and Experience

• College courses in Criminal Justice

• Previous experience in a court environment

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Courtroom policy and procedure

• Security procedures and practices

• Self-defense, methods of personal protection, physical restraint and legal arrest

• Jury operation and sequestration practices

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and approp