POSITION TITLE: Court Security Officer (Part-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7313
DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Police (CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $46,650.00 - 69,975.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 10/31/2023.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Background check, motor vehicle report required. Drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

The Municipal Court of the City of Fort Collins is hiring a Court Security Officer to provide security for the officers, judge, referees, clients, and other personnel. The Court Security Officer position performs a range of security enforcement duties within the Municipal Court, which includes ensuring the security of the courtroom, the safety of court personnel and those appearing in court by completing the screening processes, and building security. In addition, this position provides information and assistance to the public, follow-up with related administrative functions, and other related duties. The Court Security Officer operates under a special commission from the City of Fort Collins Police Services.
This is a great opportunity for current or former law enforcement professionals who still want to impact their community but in a less stressful environment than many patrol or public-facing responsibilities. Required qualifications include three years of experience working as a law enforcement officer and completion of certifications listed below in the Required Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training section. The ideal candidate has experience working with the public, communicates in a clear and respectful manner, and can deliver superb customer service through personal interactions with individuals who may be impacted by drugs, alcohol, anger management, or similar escalation of emotions. In two words, a protector and peacemaker.
What other benefits come with this position? Competitive pay, robust benefit offerings, a cohesive team of court employees, and direct work with the public that has a significant impact and the potential to change lives. We invite you to apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Responsible for all security aspects of a courthouse, including ensuring that the judges and judicial staff, court employees, and the general public visiting the courthouse are safe.
• Operate court security equipment and screen residents before they enter court areas
• Maintain order and decorum in the courtroom when the court is in session.
• Assists the Court in non-emergency or emergency situations until police arrive and assist police officer(s), as directed.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents, and is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
• Respond to and resolve conflicts using conflict resolution techniques.
• Take and maintain custody of in-court commitments.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of the court facilities (including exterior perimeters), courtrooms, and public areas daily, monitor courtrooms, staff areas, and lobbies for unauthorized persons and packages, and respond to requests for security services and take appropriate action.
• Address situations that may intensify or escalate to a disturbance or hazard in the court facility.
• Carry and safely employ court-approved, issued firearms and/or other defensive weapons as situations dictate, per Fort Collins Police Services Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare and submit reports on security incidents.
• Provide exceptional customer service when communicating and assisting clients, customers, co-workers, outside vendors, contractors, other city personnel, etc.
• Assist in developing security procedures, manuals, and training as needed. Facilitate and/ or coordinate security-related training for court personnel.
• Complete and maintain all In-Service Training required by Fort Collins Police Services
• May provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Provide a visible security presence in the courtroom to deter disturbances and assist the public while enforcing all laws and judicial orders within the courthouse,
• Monitor panic alarm systems, closed circuit TV, door access, and other security systems.
• Use radios and other communication devices to report emergency situations to dispatch clearly.
• Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Enter and/or clear warrants into CCIC, and provide ID information from CCIC when requested by the Court.
• Provides follow-up on phone calls regarding warrants to facilitate a case disposition.
• Assist in the courtroom as Bailiff as needed.
• May operate a computer or the court’s computer database software.
• May perform other court-related duties upon request.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent public relations and communications skills, including the ability to interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and the ability to diffuse and handle potentially emotional or volatile at-risk populations
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to precisely articulate complex information to others in an ethical and respectful manner
• Ability to handle and remain calm during high stress and emergency situations
• Sound judgment and ability to recognize situations of potential danger
• Interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Exercise restraint and use the minimum amount of force necessary to handle a given situation
• High integrity, ethical behavior, and the ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses, certifications and qualifications required by FCPS
• Ability to qualify quarterly with duty weapon and maintain firearms qualification
• Ability to remain alert at all times
• Perform CPR and first aid
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Maintain and update a variety of files and records
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to use computers, spreadsheet, database and word processing software
• Ability to support and encourage an effective and innovative team environment, demonstrate flexibility, establish and maintain strong working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• Three years of experience working in a security or criminal justice environment in a law enforcement position.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Basic first aid, CPR, and AED certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment, Certification of proficiency for the use of a firearm POST-certification in Colorado

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Court Security Officer

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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