Court Security Officer II
Court Security Officer II
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Job Description
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Enforces courtroom and court facility policies and procedures relative to safety security and orderliness using defensive tactics and devices such as subduing individuals disturbing court proceedings handcuffing and using chemical propellants.
- Assesses potentially disruptive and violent situations and takes preventative actions; calms volatile situations responds to emergencies and requests extra security.
- Sets up operates and maintains various electronic equipment such as paging systems wireless microphones audiovisual systems audio and video recorders overhead projectors two way radios metal detectors and surveillance cameras.
- Directs individuals in court proceedings notifies court personnel attorneys and parties involved to be present in the courtroom seats individuals in specific areas of the courtroom; checks in defendants and opens court by announcing the entrance of the judicial officer.
- Inspects courtroom and court facility for explosives firearms and weapons. Searches individuals entering court facility and confiscates unauthorized weapons.
- Prepares records and reports such as log notes and incident reports; marks logs and retrieves files forms and related items and information for use by court staff.
- Uses automated information systems such as civil and criminal case management systems and criminal information systems to enter update modify delete retrieve inquire or report on data.
Job Requirements
- Six months experience in security such as providing protective services to persons facilities or grounds from trespassing theft and other conditions.
- Six months experience in record keeping.
- Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Knowledge of courtroom procedures such as seating swearing in of witnesses accepting presenting and marking evidence or legal terminology.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal EVerify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourjob seeker resources.
As a condition of hire the applicant must agree to successfully complete a 50 hour training program in firearms and training in handcuffs mace baton and wand approved by the State of Delaware Council on Police Training. Possession of a State of Delaware Council on Police Training Certification may satisfy this requirement.
PreEmployment Psychological Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo preemployment psychological testing as part of the hiring process.
Benefits
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Numberfor assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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