Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summit County, located in Utah, is recruiting a part-time Court Security Officer. Performs a variety of entry level duties as a Court Security Officer or attendant who has charge of a court session in the matter of keeping order, custody of the jury, and custody of prisoners while in the court. May hire a Part-time Court Security Officer I, II, or III depending on submitted qualifications and experience.

We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

SALARY $27.84 - $46.59/hourly

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a high school graduate, successful completion of (POST) Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy preferred.
• No experience necessary some law enforcement knowledge preferred.
• Must be a United State Citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be POST certified or a certifiable Law Enforcement Officer at the time of application.
• Must work rotating shift work.
• Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification and all yearly certifications required by law and/or Departmental Policy.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, physical agility testing, and psychological evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Escorts prisoners within the confines of the courtroom facility; prepares inmates for transportation; transports inmates to court and other destinations as assigned by administrative personnel. Secures offenders/detainees that pose security risks by use of a security waist belt, shackles or both when transported from a custodial facility to court rooms.
• Serves as Bailiff in the Courts; opens and closes court sessions; relays messages to the judge from attorneys and others; protects integrity of the jury during deliberations; delivers meals, messages when the jury is sequestered.
• Performs a variety of security tasks specific to maintaining courtroom order and security, insuring that courtroom processes are adhered to; serves as courtroom security officer by carrying out specific plans and programs to assure the safety of court personnel and protection of facilities; follows specific instructions from appropriate supervisors.
• Screens persons entering court building for possession of weapons, contraband and prohibited articles by providing operation of x-ray, hand held scanning wand, and other metal detecting equipment at public entrances or other appropriate locations.
• Arrests persons who violate court administrative order, state statutes, and/or county ordinances in the Officer's presence by taking the offender into custody, detaining the offender pending an investigation, or issuing a citation.
• Serves court orders, i.e. summons, subpoenas, warrants, detention orders, etc.
• May transfer inmates from the County jail to court.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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