Court Security Deputy

Job Title: Court Security Deputy
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Reports To: Detention Sergeant
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $53,000 - $61,441.53 annually
Compensation Range: $57,710 - $65,742.40 annually (with a Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification)

• Based on years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer.
• 2025 Pay Scale:

• Additional pay potential for fluency in Spanish, degrees in postsecondary education, certified field training officer, and other training certificate
• The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for a P.O.S.T certified Law Enforcement Officer or an individual that is not certified, with a strong desire to serve our community with professionalism and honesty. Must possess good communication skills and a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Service and Excellence. The ability to connect with a diverse community in a rural setting, preferably with bilingual proficiency and a desire for public service.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, after 40 in hours in a 7-day work period.
• County employees can also receive an annual allowance for health and wellness costs.
• End of Year bonus. Based on months of service within the year.
• Duty Firearm will be provided. 
• All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to the employee.
• Current P.O.S.T, applicable instructor skills certifications will be considered for incentive bonuses to salary. (Firearms, arrest control, driving skills, other)
• Culture of personal and professional development through skills instructor courses, education, higher learning, etc.
• Advanced Education Pay. Up to 6% salary increase for applicable college education completed.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills incentive. A supplemental pay increase to salary is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

Position Summary 

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Court Security is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the 5th Judicial District Judges, incarcerated persons, staff, attorneys, visitors, and the general public, while assisting with inmate transportation and civil services. 

General Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Functions 

• Provide security during normal business hours M-F, 8-5 and extended court procedures. 
• Shall maintain security of the Courtroom and inmates. 
• Conducts inmate transport. 
• Shall escort inmates from the jail to the Courtroom. 
• Shall ensure that criminal defendants who are in custody are prevented from having physical contact with family, friends, or spectators to prevent the passing of weapons or contraband. 
• Observes the movement and activities of all persons entering the courthouse. 
• Limits access to the bench and other restricted areas. 
• Monitors entry magnetometer and other security screening equipment. 
• Search the interior of the courtroom, judicial chambers, jury room, restroom, and other restricted areas each morning prior to the arrival of any other court participants. 
• Conducts equivalent searches following any recesses to assure the rooms are clear of weapons, explosives, or contraband. 
• Assists all court personnel with security issues as needed.