Security
Job Descriptions
MARSHAL:
Trinity
County
Superior Court, CA. Summary: The
marshal supervises the staff of deputy marshals, and plans,
organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises security in the
Courthouse. This
position reports to the court executive officer for all human
resources and related administrative matters, and to the judges
regarding security in the Courthouse. Duties:
Primary responsibilities include building security,
courtroom and perimeter security, debt collection and levy’s.
The marshal, through his or her staff, ensures the safety
of judges, commissioners, and court staff at all times, and also
provides a safe environment for all persons using Court
facilities. Qualifications: Possession of a valid and current Intermediate
Certificate issued by the State Peace Officers’ Standards and
Training Commission (POST). Five years of experience as a deputy
sheriff/marshal
or equivalent law enforcement position.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license
with an acceptable driving record. Regular and punctual
attendance is essential. Successful completion of a
comprehensive personal background investigation, polygraph
examination, psychological evaluation, physical examination, and
alcohol/drug test; A citizen of the
United States
or applied for citizenship one year prior to hire. Ability to
lift 100 pounds;
All Court
employees must take the Oath of Allegiance. Salary:
$5,213.60-$6,337.18 per Month. (2007)
EXECUTIVE
MANAGER: Travis County Justice &
Public Safety. Summary: The Travis County Justice &
Public Safety is seeking an Executive Manager Justice &
Public Safety. Serves under the general policy direction of the
Commissioners Court. Duties: Responsible for
administration, management, and functions, and operates as
Direct Supervisor for Department Heads for the Travis County
Counseling and Education Services Department, the Juvenile
Public Defender, and operates as Department Head for the
Criminal Justice Planning Department. Serves as primary liaison
between Commissioners Court and justice organizations, entities,
and jurisdictions in the justice and public safety arena.
Manages multiple departments through senior administrators to
ensure completion of performance mission and objectives in
compliance with multi-million dollar operating and capital
budgets. Advises the Commissioners Court on matters pertaining
to justice and public safety issues. Works with other
independently elected or appointed officials in the county,
city, state and community on matters pertaining to the justice
system and public safety. Directs administrative work relating
to a broad range of county management issues in the justice and
public safety arena. Negotiates and monitors contracts and other
purchasing processes under JPS authority. Qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in Business Administration, Management, Public
Administration, Justice, Public Safety, Public/Policy
Administration, or a related field AND eight (8) years of
progressively responsible senior administrative level,
professional management and leadership experience in Criminal
Justice, at the executive level of state and local government,
or public sector management/administration, including a minimum
of five (5) years of senior administrative level and supervision
of managerial and professional personnel work activities and
responsibility for developing, implementing and managing goals
and objectives with significant organizational impact.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business
Administration, Communications, Public Safety or a related
field. Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License. Salary:
Minimum: $8892.75 Monthly; Midpoint: $11560.57; Monthly; and
Maximum: $14228.40 Monthly. All ranges commensurate with
experience. (2006)
MARSHAL OF THE COURTS: Judiciary of
Guam, Administrative Office of the Courts. Summary:
This is complex court management and legal administrative work
which involves directing, administering and supervising the
various functions and mandates of the Marshals Division. Duties:
Under the general administrative direction of the
Administrator of the Courts, employees in this class work with
considerable latitude in the exercise of independent judgment
and action, but in accordance with laws, rules, regulations and
judicial policies and procedures. Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration
or closely related field from a recognized college or university
and eight years of experience in legal, law enforcement or court
work of which four years must be in a supervisory capacity; OR:
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration
or closely related field from a recognized college or university
and nine years of experience in legal, law enforcement or court
work of which four years must be in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred: Graduation from a recognized law enforcement
certification program or academy; possession of a valid firearms
permit. (2006)
MARSHAL: Supreme
Court of Florida. Summary: The
Supreme Court Marshal is a constitutional officer and is the
custodian of all property, building and grounds, and inventory,
and is responsible for security, emergency preparedness,
maintenance and facilities management, development and execution
of the Court’s operational budget, purchasing and telephone
communication services. The Marshal also has the power to insure
the execution of the Court’s orders throughout the state. Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college
or university and ten years of executive management experience
and experience in security or law enforcement is required.
Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and facility
management is necessary. Salary: $90,000 - $100,000. (2006)
RENO
MUNICIPAL COURT
MARSHAL: Reno
Municipal Court, Nevada. Summary: To perform court services and law enforcement functions of
the court including casework services, service arrest warrants,
subpoenas, summonses, and other court orders, supervision of
assigned defendants placed on suspended sentence, referral
services, field work enforcement activities, court security, and
assisting other local law enforcement agencies. Duties:
Apprehend, arrest, and maintain custody of offenders and
individuals sought on arrest warrants issued by Municipal Court
Judges; process and serve subpoenas, summonses, complaints, and
other court orders including temporary orders for protection.
Maintain order during court sessions and remain alert to
possible disturbances; provide security for the Judge in
attendance; obtain materials needed by the Judge during
proceedings; announce Judge and call court to order; maintain
custody of offenders awaiting trial or transport back to the
jail; remand persons to custody during court proceedings.
Operate metal detection and x-ray devices; monitor security
cameras, alarms, and access to secured areas; respond to
emergency situations in the Municipal Court and other court
facilities as requested; conduct investigations of injury,
accidents, and/or crimes occurring in court facilities.
Supervise assigned defendants placed on suspended sentences;
perform casework services including review of defendants’
progress and compliance through face to face interviews,
counseling reports, and progress reports from other community
agencies, courts, or service providers; maintain confidential
files and update court files; prepare affidavits and warrants
for arrest. Obtain criminal history and driving records
utilizing various systems including NCIC/CJIS, PLIMS, ITMS, and
Tiburon on individuals appearing in court or for whom warrants
of arrest have been issued; enter information and update FACTS;
verify insurance and other documents submitted as proof of
compliance; prepare reports on operational assignments.
Transport prisoners to and from law enforcement agencies.
Interview witnesses and various members of the public; contact
and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters
relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation
of offenses. Initiate booking sheets and other court documents
on subjects remanded to custody by the court and for subjects
ordered to community service, house arrest, counseling, traffic
school, or other conditions required by suspended sentence;
obtain needed signatures and other vital personal information;
answer inquiries and explain court policy and procedure to
defendants and the general public. Enforce laws and ordinances,
issue warnings and citations, and make arrests for violations
occurring in areas of assignment. Perform a variety of peace
officer duties including responding to requests from other law
enforcement agencies for back-up and emergency assistance.
Maintain both physical and psychological standards as required
by POST and NRS. Qualifications:
One year of experience working with the public. Equivalent
to a high school diploma supplemented by completion of POST
Academy
Category I Course of study. Two years of college are desirable.
Salary: $47,449 - $60,558.
(2006)
COURTROOM
SECURITY OFFICERS:
Lake
County
Sheriff (Illinois), Court Security Division. Duties: Under direct supervision performs work of moderate
difficulty in providing general security in courtrooms and in
adjacent public areas. Maintains order and decorum in a
courtroom. Sits or stands in a position that shall enable
the officer to monitor all persons, including Court staff, in
the courtroom. Develops and maintains positive working
relationships with other employees, public officials, other
County employees, and the general public. Handles
stressful situations, such as gang problems, fights and multiple
problems simultaneously. Performs administrative support
functions to ensure timely operation of court sessions including
making telephone requests for interpreters and monitors
court call by keeping in contact with Lake County Jail personnel
regarding prisoner escorts. May be assigned to the Lake
County Court Complex, Depke
Center
in Vernon Hills, Branch Court
I in the Lakehurst Mall area, or Branch Court III in Grayslake,
and the Mundelein Branch Court. Qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of courtroom procedures and operations.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with other
employees, public officials, other County employees, and
the general public. Good communications skills and the
ability to handle multiple tasks. Working knowledge of
radio, pager, cell phone, computer, and telephone. Law
enforcement experience required. Must be 21 years
of age. High school diploma or equivalent GED. Minimum of
five years police and/or courtroom security experience. Must
possess valid F.O.I.D. card. New hires are considered
probationary employees for a period of one(1) year during which
time the officer must complete mandated court security
training including forty (40) hour state mandated firearms
training. Applicants must provide professional resume.
The application process includes an oral interview,
psychological examination,
background
investigation, and a medical examination. Salary: $18.22 hourly.
(2006)
COURT
SECURITY OFFICER: Maricopa County, Arizona. Duties: A
Court Security Officer operates metal detectors and x-ray
screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous
objects; inspects identification badges; monitors closed circuit
TV and various fire and security alarm systems; performs walking
and mobile patrols of a designated area; responds to
emergencies; and may be required to serve as lead officer at a
post or station, serve independently at a remote or satellite
location with little or no direct supervision, and be qualified
to carry and use chemical agents, restraints, batons, and other
non-lethal defensive weapons. These positions are unclassified
under the Judicial Merit System Resolution and Rules. These
positions are not eligible for benefits. Qualifications:
The position requires a
High School Diploma or GED and one year of security, police,
surveillance patrol or customer-intensive public service
experience. Salary: $10.36/hour. (2006)
court
Security officers:
New Hampshire Judicial Branch, Salt Lake
City, UT. Duties: knowledge
of modern security equipment techniques and procedures; ability to organize
and maintain a secure court environment; ability to recognize and react to
stressful situations involving control of prisoner defendants, accident
victims and court spectators; skill in the operation of a handgun and
ability to qualify for license to carry a weapon required; knowledge of
basic first aid techniques and certification in cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) desirable. Qualifications: High
school graduation required. State or local law enforcement experience
strongly desired. Salary:
$65/day. (2005)
SECURITY
COORDINATOR: New York State. Fourth Judicial District. Summary:
A New York Security Coordinator is the highest ranking
security official in a Judicial District and is directly
responsible for all security operations of the district. A
New York State Security Coordinator is responsible for
implementation of statewide security policies and with the
concurrence of the Administrative Judge, formulation of security
policy appropriate to the circumstances of the district to which
the position is assigned. The New York State Security
Coordinator directs a security force of subordinate officers and
supervises Majors, Captains, Lieutenants, and other security
personnel. A New York State Security Coordinator is a
peace officer, required to wear a uniform and may be authorized
to carry a firearm. Duties: Deploy security personnel in
order to maintain a proper staffing pattern or to address an
emergency situation; train security personnel, evaluate
performance, review evaluation reports, discuss commendable and
deficient plans and policies. Communicate with outside law
enforcement, correctional agencies or other parties to
coordinate security activities with other groups. Direct
emergency operations during emergencies and serious disturbances
and act as liaison with police and fire personnel; prepare
incident reports and follow up memoranda or special
reports. Assist in the interpretation and application of policies
and procedures dealing with security issues and prepare written
communications to inform subordinates of changes in laws,
procedures, rules, and policies. Advise court
administrators of situations concerning security operations,
personnel, budget or other administrative issues. Frequent
travel is required. Qualifications: One year of Service
in the New York State Officer-Captain title OR an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Candidates must
be legally eligible and qualified to carry firearms. New
York State residency is required for appointment. Candidates
must be citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully
admitted for permanent residence. Salary: 69,828. (2004)
STATE
COURT OFFICER: New York State Courts. Summary: Under
the direct supervision of a New York State Court
Officer-Sergeant and the general supervision of the court clerk
or other security supervisory personnel, New York State Court
Officers are responsible for maintaining order and providing
security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds. NYS Court
Officers are assigned to all trial courts and court agencies. NYS Court Officers are peace officers, required to wear
uniforms, and may be authorized to carry firearms, execute
warrants, make arrests and may coordinate the activities of
other court security personnel. Duties:
Provides security by standing in the courtroom and patrolling
the courthouse. Guards criminal defendants accused of both
misdemeanors and felonies while in the courtroom and may escort
them to and from detention pens. Assumes
a post or patrols the courthouse to maintain order by removing
or calming disruptive individuals; bars entry into security
areas or courtrooms of people not properly attired or behaved;
talks to potentially disruptive prisoners or
spectators to calm them. Physically restrains unruly
individuals. Arrests individuals according to established
procedures. Escorts, guards, and delivers material to
sequestered juries. Escorts judges, juries, witnesses and
prisoners to and from the courtroom. Administers
first aid and assistance to individuals during emergencies,
accidents or
illnesses. Provides assistance in emergency situations. Operates
security equipment, including magnetometers, handheld screening
devices and package x-ray machines. Uses established search
procedures to assure that no weapons or electronic or
photographic equipment are brought into the courtroom. Checks to
ensure that all necessary documents are available prior to court
sessions. Checks bench to ensure that Judge has adequate
supplies, proper forms, and other materials. Displays and
safeguards exhibits in the courtroom. Maintains and updates
court records. Distributes and posts appropriate documents and
court materials. Checks any emergency or special equipment such
as oxygen tanks, walkie-talkies, and other items to ensure that
the equipment is in good working order; reports inoperative
equipment to supervisor. Provides general information to
visitors on court premises. Prepares incident reports. The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by persons assigned to this
title. They do not include all job duties performed by
employees in this title, and every position does not necessarily
require these duties. Qualifications: At
the time of appointment, a New York State Court Security Officer
candidate must have served a two year traineeship as a New York
State Court Security Officer-Trainee. Candidates must be legally
eligible and qualified to carry firearms. New York State residency is required for appointment. Candidates
must be citizens of the United States or
aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Salary Grade
17. (2004)
MARSHALL:
Supreme Court of Florida. Tallahassee, Florida. Summary:
The Supreme Court Marshal is a constitutional officer under
Article V of the Florida Constitution.
Under the policy direction of the Justices of the Florida
Supreme Court, the Marshal is responsible for the security of
all Court property, Justices, and employees, management of the
Supreme Court buildings and grounds, Supreme Court
administrative, logistical and operational support, and shall
have the power to execute the process of the Court throughout
the state. Duties:
Security/Intelligence/Safety
Management including: Intelligence and security management and
risk assessment. Recruitment, selection, training, and
supervision of armed security staff. Building safety management.
Off site security of judicial officers. Emergency preparedness
and emergency management including: Developing continuity of
operations plans, building emergency evacuation procedures, and
participates in judicial branch emergency preparedness. Facility
Management including: Supervision and oversight of maintenance
programs and staff to assure the efficient operation of
subsystems, monitoring of air quality, occupational safety,
energy management, space planning, grounds keeping, building
hygiene, and parking. Purchasing/Procurement/Budget including:
Contracting with service vendors and procurement of office
supplies and equipment, and budget preparation.
Intergovernmental Relations: Maintains
a close, continuing liaison with the Florida Departments of Law
Enforcement, Management Services, and counterparts in the
Florida Legislature Governor’s office, Florida Highway Patrol,
and State’s Emergency Operations Center.
Qualifications: A
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or
university and ten years of executive management experience and
experience in security or law enforcement is required.
Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, or facilities
management is preferred. Successful
completion within one year of appointment of minimum standards
training program approved by the Criminal Justice Training
Commission is required in accordance with Chapter 25.251,F.S.
Completion of the State Law Enforcement Certification Standards
is desirable. Salary: $90,000-$100,000. (2004)
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