Court Security Officer I-II

• Enforces safety security and orderliness of courtrooms and property in compliance with applicable policies and procedures using defensive tactics and devices such as subduing and handcuffing individuals using chemical propellants tasers or other equipment.
• Observes behavior and conduct of individuals to identify and de-escalate potentially disruptive and violent situations and takes appropriate action. Responds to emergencies and anticipates the need for/requests extra security.
• Inspects the assigned courtroom and court facility for explosives firearms and weapons and searches individuals entering the court facility confiscates unauthorized weapons and contraband and takes custody of evidence in court which may include securing guns ammunition and knives.
• Sets up operates maintains and monitors various electronic equipment such as CCTV (closed circuit television) paging systems wireless microphones audiovisual systems audio and video recorders overhead projectors two-way radios metal detectors surveillance cameras and panic alarms.
• Directs individuals in court proceedings by notifying court personnel attorneys and parties involved to be present seating individuals attending to special needs in compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) checking in defendants and opening court by announcing the entrance of the judicial officer.
• Completes department approved security weapons qualification and other training programs/certifications such as completing and annually re-certifying on defensive tactics tasers and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray.
• Maintains record of proceeding events such as opening statements witnesses names direct and cross examinations and summations.
• Communicates and coordinates with law enforcement and state agencies to assist with the searching and handcuffing of sentenced defendants.
• Uses computer software and automated information systems to enter update modify delete retrieve inquire or report on data.
• Provides emergency medical assistance to courtroom attendees such as performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or using an automated external defibrillator (AED). May administer Narcan for individuals experiencing a drug overdose.
• May prepare evidence for Jury by safely installing gun locks separating ammunition and sealing all knives to enable presentation to the Jury.
• May be responsible for the Jury during the trial including acting as liaison for the Jury to the appointed judicial officer transporting the Jury to and from the courtroom securing the jury room protecting the Jury and assisting with scheduling and conducting offsite jury views.
• Performs other related work as required which may include courtroom management of necessary items and supplies for counsel tables and parties in the courtroom.

1. Six months experience in security such as providing protective services to persons facilities or grounds from trespassing theft and other conditions.
2. Six months experience in record keeping such as maintaining records logs and managing filing systems used for such records.
3. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.

1. One year of experience in security such as providing protective services to persons facilities or grounds from trespassing theft and other conditions.
2. One year of experience in record keeping such as maintaining records logs and managing filing systems used for such records.
3. One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
4. Six months experience in courtroom procedures such as seating swearing in of witnesses accepting presenting and marking evidence and knowledge of legal terminology.

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