**Part-time Security Officer/Bailiff**

Location: ACJC **Description**

**This position is not eligible for benefits.**

This position is part-time, nonexempt, unclassified and covered under the Superior Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.

Hours vary; Up to 28 hours/week

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Training & Security, the Security Officer/Bailiff provides for the safety of all staff, offenders and visitors in and around the Allen County Juvenile Center and the regional probation offices, and enforces all rules and regulations of the agency and individual programs ensuring compliance by all persons entering the buildings.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

* Acts as the first responder to any threat or danger to staff, offenders, visitors, or the building. Visually inspects all persons entering ACJC and/or regional field offices and removes anyone who possesses a danger. Operates x-ray machine and hand metal detectors, as well as conducts pat down searches as deemed appropriate to ensure the person does not possess weapons, contraband and/or other illegal or prohibited items.

* Provides security and bailiff duties for assigned courtrooms. Responsible for notifying parties of hearing location and delivers juveniles to the appropriate courtroom. Calls cases to Court and issues personal property to parents/legal guardians. Assists with taking juveniles and adults into custody per Court Order.

* Monitors distress panel and responds to distress calls. Responds to conflicts between juveniles and/or adults within the center, sometimes using physical restraint. Responds first for medical emergencies in public areas and provides appropriate actions. Calls 911 and escorts emergency personnel.

* Monitors ACJC and/or regional field office buildings through the use of video surveillance and/or visually inspects the buildings to ensure safety and compliance to buildings and program rules

* Answers telephone and greets clients and their families; determines nature of calls and/or office visits and provides assistance and/or refers call and/or visitors to appropriate person; monitors lobby and supervise juveniles and their families as they wait for probation appointments; maintains order in the lobby and addresses issues as necessary

* Actively supports probation officers with crisis intervention matters when confronted with volatile family and juvenile delinquency situations; assists probation officers with supervising juveniles doing community service work at the office; documents contacts/information from clients and/or family if probation officers are not available.

* Responsible for entering appropriate information into Quest case management system including juvenile and attorney check-in and visitor log. Issues and documents Probation and Detention release forms. Continually updates files and records in the Quest system to reflect changes in status and/or personal history and shreds outdated confidential information; scans outside correspondence into Quest; enters drug screen information into Quest.

* Notifies warrants of adult custody, transport needs, and escorts the adult to sally-port for transport. Assists with transporting juveniles outside of the building for court and/or medical appointments.

* Maintains weapon lockers in security office. Required to qualify and carry County issued firearm and/or an electroshock weapon such as a Taser.

* Assists in the collection of urine samples and/or alcohol breath tests upon the request of the Judicial Officer and/or Probation Department.

* Receives items for juveniles such as medication, glasses, retainers, HSE or stamp money, and provides receipts for items received.

* Manages office supplies and submits orders as needed; manages office equipment and notifies supervisor if maintenance needed; manages other supplies (drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists probation officers with day to day office maintenance which may require minor cleaning such as vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash, wiping down kitchen and/or bathrooms, etc.

* Performs all other duties as assigned or required by law, including overtime as required.

**Minimum Requirements and Working Conditions**

**REQUIREMENTS:**

* High School Diploma or GED

* Two years policing, corrections and/or military training/experience

* Valid Indiana Gun Permit

* Ability to become certified in Defensive Tactics, OC Spray and Electroshock Weapons

* Ability to complete and maintain Firearms Qualifications

* Valid Drivers License in order to assist with transporting juveniles

* Valid CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

* Ability to become trained and sworn as a Special Deputy for the Allen County Sheriffs Department

* Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to apply procedures, rules and regulations of the department in a practical manner to maintain effective court building security

* Knowledge of Criminal Justice System including a practical knowledge of area law enforcement and court procedures to ensure compliance with policy and procedures.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with irritated, rude, frustrated people with tact and attempting to diffuse situations. Treating people of different backgrounds with courtesy and respect

* Ability to write detailed reports based upon public disturbances and juvenile misconduct

* Ability to use pepper spray, handcuffs, handgun, x-ray machine, emergency restraint chair and other job related equipment

* Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as software programs Quest and Spillman

* Must be at least 21 years of age

* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

* Ability to pass a psychological examination by a Court designated psychologist

* Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, shredder, fax, printer, scanner and multi-line telephone system

* Ability to use OC pepper, handcuffs, handcuff key, portable breathe test machine, handgun, electroshock weapon, Rapiscan x-ray machine, Garrett metal detector, emergency restraint chair and hand held radio

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

The Security Officer/Bailiff works in a juvenile center, courtroom setting and the departments regional probation offices with frequent standing, some sitting and the ability to move about freely. Frequent lifting of over sixty pounds, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, typing, attention to detail, monitoring of equipment, detailed inspection and proofreading exist. The Security Officer is sometimes exposed to dangerous equipment, extreme temperatures, chemicals and noise and frequently interacts with potentially dangerous and/or violent offenders and their families.