Court Security Officer

DATE POSTED: March 6, 2025 (until filled)

POSITION: Court Security Officer

AGENCY: Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division

HOURS: Full-time (courthouse business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) (hours may vary depending on building and security needs)

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience (Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits, Ohio

Public Employees Retirement System, Paid Holiday, Sick, Vacation, Personal Leave)

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring all persons entering the Licking County courthouse are screened to prevent the presence of weapons and other contraband inside the building and to provide general overall security for a safe and secure environment for the judges, court personnel, those doing business at the courthouse, and members of the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Screens all persons who wish to enter the courthouse for weapons and other harmful objects, utilizing the magnetometer, hand-held metal detector, and x-ray machine.

Maintains communications with court bailiffs and other security/law enforcement personnel regarding security-related issues and emergencies.

Takes steps to control emergency situations at the entrance level, including summoning proper assistance.

Directs the flow of the public and professionals entering and exiting the building in a courteous but cautious manner, paying special attention to abnormal behaviors.

Conducts searches of those entering when suspicion warrants such action.

Prepares appropriate reports of disturbances and accidents.

Conducts searches of the building and grounds as part of daily security checks and patrols the building and grounds as necessary when full staffing exists at entrance.

When staffing thresholds are met and the need arises, may provide bailiff duties and other court security assistance for the court.

May assist in short-term after-hour supervision of prisoners pending official transport to a secured facility.

Assists in transportation of juveniles in custody of the Court.

Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Assists with oversight of security issues and daily operations for the Probate-Juvenile Court.

Maintains open communication with judges, magistrates, court staff, attorneys, parties, families, youth, outside agencies, and the public.

Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Provides safety and security support and training for court staff and departments.

Assists with installation, monitoring, and maintenance of security cameras and equipment necessary to monitor security at the courthouse and the Licking County Juvenile Court Assessment and Resource Center ("A.R.C.").

Investigates incidents occurring in the courthouse, at A.R.C., and surrounding grounds, and reports and documents any incidents or security issues.

Responds to emergency situations and directs staff and public accordingly.

Assists Court Services and law enforcement as deemed necessary, including but not limited to, detaining, handcuffing, monitoring, escorting, and transporting youth and adults when needed.

Wears an approved uniform, carries an approved firearm, and provides proof of training, certification and annual firearm requalification.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function, duty, and responsibility satisfactorily. In addition, all qualifications, education, uniform/equipment, and certification requirements must be met