Court Security Officer (Grade 7)

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**Job Summary**

• This position is advertised from the minimum hourly rate. Salary will
  
  

be determined based on education and experience at the time of

offer.***\

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• \*\*Applications are sought on behalf of the Superior Court in Yuma
  
  

County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications

submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Superior

Court Human Resources in Yuma County\*\***

• NATURE OF WORK**\
  
  

Under general supervision, maintains general security and safety of the

Superior Court and Justice Courts in Yuma County; operates metal

detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and

hazardous objects; prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas;

patrols facilities as directed and monitors video cameras; provides

customer service as required.

**Nature of Work**

• (Illustrative Only)*Patrols buildings, facilities, and grounds;
  
  

provides a visible, armed security presence at the public entrance and

throughout the Superior Court building, Juvenile Justice Center and

Justice Courts; carries and safely employs department issued firearms

and other defensive weapons as situations dictate; operates metal

detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and

hazardous objects; addresses situations that may be or escalate to a

disturbance or hazard to the courthouse; issues identification badges to

control employee bypass entrances and prevent unauthorized access to

restricted areas; monitors and regularly test closed circuit TV and

various fire and security alarm systems; may serve, as directed, as a

security escort or as a security presence in a variety of court

situations; responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid and

CPR as a first responder; participates on the superior court emergency

response team, following the courts disaster/emergency response

procedures; implements emergency procedures as directed and when

appropriate; investigates, prepares, and submits reports on security

incidents and completes daily incident recaps; maintains absolute

confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted

County information; abides by the Code of Conduct for Judicial

Employees; performs related duties as required or assigned.

**Experience and Education**

High school diploma or GED OR an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

or a closely related field; AND two years of relevant, responsible law

enforcement, military, private security, or closely related experience;

OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:**This classification requires the applicant
  
  

to pass criminal background and reference checks; this classification

requires the applicant to pass a psychological evaluation and polygraph

examination; Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training

(COJET) yearly accreditation is required; employees in this

classification must have at the time of application and must maintain a

valid Arizona Drivers License with a clean driving record; must attend

and successfully complete a 40-hour Court Security Officer Training

course and be certified in accordance with standards set by the Arizona

Administrative Office of the Courts; must attend and successfully

complete a 40-hour Court Security Officers Firearms Academy; must

complete all annual training requirements; work includes 8 or 10 hour

shifts, weekend rotations and work station rotations.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**Work is performed in a
  
  

standard office environment and Court facilities; may be exposed to

potential physical harm, infectious diseases and/or physical violence;

required to physically restrain persons, and effectively deal with

stressful and potentially hazardous emergency situations; mu t maintain

a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards; may be

required to lift and/or carry people, supplies, equipment and/or other

heavy, bulky items; must be able to quickly ascend stairs to respond in

an emergency situation; must be able to wear and carry assigned duty

gear to include a ballistic vest; must be able to stand for long periods

of time, walk and use stairs.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

• Knowledge of:** Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules,
  
  

administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal

rules, and requirements; Yuma County and Superior Court policies and

procedures; Superior Court in Yuma County- Rules of the Judicial Merit

System and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees; principles,

practices, techniques, and equipment used in Court security; Standard

Operating Guidelines for the Security Division of Superior Court in Yuma

County; legal terminology and court processes and procedures; community

resources and services.

• Skills in:** Interacting with people of different social, economic,
  
  

and ethnic backgrounds; working under pressure in a dynamic work

environment with changing demands and priorities; communicating

effectively with persons who are confused, angry, and/or open