COURT SECURITY OFFICER II/TRAINING OFFICER

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Judicial Branch

Administrative Office of the Courts

One Granite Place, Concord, NH

Court Security Officer II/Training Officer

Labor Grade: 30

Salary Range Steps 1-9: $27.26-$40.04 hourly

32 hours/weekly

Prorated health & dental benefits available

Position # CT1200201204

ASAP# 265/26-038

The State of New Hampshire, Judicial Branch, Administrative Office of the Courts, has a Part-Time vacancy for Court Security Officer II/Training Officer. This position is assigned to a 9-step pay scale. Hiring typically occurs within steps 1–5, depending on education & experience.

Summary:

Manages and schedules all training events involving Court Security Officers. Ensures the safety of court staff and court users by supervising Court Security Officers in the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the Concord Probate Court. Screens court visitors for prohibited items and make security checks of premises. Responds to security incidents. Greets and assists court visitors in locating appropriate court areas. Provides training to other Court Security Officers. Assists court staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma (or GED equivalent). At least three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience supervising others and/or serving in a training role preferably in a security-related or law enforcement field. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Legal terminology and court procedures.

State of New Hampshire's Statutes, rules and administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and requirements.

Record retention guidelines.

Modern security equipment, techniques, and procedures.

Court procedures and policies and legal documents pertaining to the court of assignment.

Security processes and procedures.

Advanced Law enforcement/security tactics and training.

Suspicious or explosive devices, various types of weapons and hidden weapons designs.

Firearms and basic first aid training.

Duties of subordinate Court Security Officers.

Providing staff supervision and management.

Training and mentoring.

Public speaking.

Scheduling.

Data gathering, compilation, planning and analysis.

Observation and attention to detail.

Operation of court security equipment.

Customer service.

Teamwork.

Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.

Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

Express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with associates and representatives of other federal and state departments, courts and the general public.

Follow oral and written instructions.

React calmly in stressful situations.

Maintain a secure court environment.

Recognize and react to emergency situations.

Remain alert.

Demonstrate use of a firearm.

Participate in training exercises.

Other Requirements:

Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.

Responsibilities:

Provides and presents officer training programs.

Plans instruction and schedules training events involving Court Security Officers.

Conducts various in-service training events and supervises the Field Training Program involving newly hired Court Security Officers.

Provides firearms, OC spray and handcuff training.

Provides oral instruction in a classroom. or training setting.

Demonstrates training and responds to trainee questions.

Reviews subject areas and lesson plans.

Provides leadership, instruction end correction of subordinates.

Enforces and adheres to all rules, policies, procedures, and orders relating to court security.

Trains, plans, and leads team that provides an advanced level of protection for judges, members of the New Hampshire Bar, Association, court staff, and members of the public.

Evaluates work performance and conduct matters in consultation with the Court Security Manager and Human Resources.

Assists in scheduling, submits payroll and evaluates performance of subordinate Court Security Officers.

Prepares memorandums, correspondence, reports and other documents related to court security.

Analyzes potential disruptive situations and reacts in a positive manner, exerts authority to maintain courtroom order.

Coordinated scene activities and communicates with internal and external parties as necessary.

Reviews, assesses, addresses, and works to resolve complaints and problems related to court security at assigned court location.

Reports complaints, problems and actions to the Court Security Manager.

Provides security for judges, members of the New Hampshire Bar Association, court staff and members of the public

Protects the privacy and ensures the safety of the judges; maintains order and decorum within the courtroom.

Observes movement of the public in the court and questions suspicious persons.

Performs security screening and removes firearms, weapons, and/or contraband as necessary.

Provides routine information regarding court procedures to the public, witnesses, litigants, and attorneys.

Inspects courtroom, judge's chambers and other court related areas and provides perimeter checks for weapons, contraband and explosives.

Provides security for prisoners, witnesses, and public in the courtroom and adjacent areas.

May transport prisoners from courtroom to in-court holding cells.

Announces formal opening and closing of court sessions.

Escorts unruly persons from the court at the request of the judge and ensures visitors adhere to court guidelines regarding noise, food, and smoking.

Provides general messenger service as required by judges and the clerk's office.

Patrols physical areas of the building and grounds.

Conducts security control in the parking lot and escorts court staff to and from vehicles.

Responds to requests for assistance, provides initial response for first aid.

Interacts with state, county, and local law enforcement agencies as required.

Oversees the completion of weapon logs and incident reporting.

Exercise the power of arrest when necessary.

Disclaimer Statement:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

For further information please contact Jennifer Zdon, Human Resources at Jzdon@courts.state.nh.us.

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