Court Security Officer/Bailiff - Superior Court (0826)

Posting number: 0804765

Department: Superior Court

Job classification: Court Security Officer

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Court Administration

Summary

Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in maintaining the safety and security of the Courts and court services; performs related work as assigned. Act as a Certified Court Security Officer

Examples of duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Conduct screening of persons, baggage, or containers to ensure compliance with Court Security regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at the court entrances
• Patrol court facilities and grounds.
• Ensure the safety of those who participate in the judicial process and insure safe and secure access to justice 
• Duties may include potentially high-risk situations involving the safety of court personnel and the public
• Provide an armed security presence at the main court entrance conducting an overwatch of entry screening procedures.
• Monitors security systems, including closed circuit video, fire and security alarms; and access control hardware.
• Escorts vendors when on premises.
• Answers routine inquiries and directs visitors to appropriate areas.
• Distinguishes color and depth perception to conduct personnel and bag screening, including operation of an X-ray scanner and metal detector(s).
• Screens mail, including incoming and outgoing packages for suspicious contents.
• Provides close judicial officer protection to include liaison w/police regarding communicated threats via correspondence or in person.
• Provides Courtroom security including security sweeps, jury protection and high-risk trial support.
• Collects and process fingerprints for criminal justice purposes, court employment, and for adoption applicants
• Ensures the integrity of juries are maintained
• Handles court documentation, evidence, and exhibits
• Provides Critical Incident response, to include but not limited to an active shooter interdiction
• Prepares incident reports and daily log entries
• Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas
• Enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and detains more serious offenders for proper authorities
• Attend Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment hearings
• Responds to assistance calls from courtrooms
• Qualifies with firearms, on an annual basis, and other defensive tactics and/or less lethal weapons as appropriate to the job assignment

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: prolonged standing; working with and around others; vision acuity (near and far) for security observation; color vision for security functions; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation and security functions; touch/finger dexterity for searching bags, etc. Environmental factors: most work is conducted inside of courthouse; potential hazards associated with carrying a firearm in the performance of duties and at security check points.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED )equivalent and three years of recent experience as a: police officer, military police officer or comparable security experience where training, qualifying with and carrying a firearm was required to include recent experience in a position involving significant interaction with the public. Must successfully complete the Arizona Supreme Court's Court Security Officer Training Academy within 90 days of employment and Arizona Supreme Court's Court Security Officer Firearms Training Academy within 180 days of employment pursuant to ARS§12-299.10.Candidates must successfully pass a psychological examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must not have any felony conviction(s) within the last 10 years or dishonorable discharge from the military.  Must not have any misdemeanor conviction(s) involving domestic violence within the previous five years.

The ideal candidate will have law enforcement experience and/or military experience or considerable knowledge of security systems and practices. 

- This position is full-time with opportunity for 1.5 hours of comp time
- This position is safety sensitive
- This position is at-will

Supplemental information

Considerable Knowledge in:

• Security techniques and practices associated with government building security issues.
• Principles and practices of security enforcement method