TASKS: Arranges seating and other physical details; prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges defendants in order of appearance; performs other work assigned by the judge; maintains order in the court; delivers court papers from jail to courthouse; transports the judge from chambers to the courtroom and keeps courtroom secure; maintains order and safety in the courts and courthouse; keeps watch for any subject who could possibly cause a disturbance.
Prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges seating; calls the court to order; serves the judge in order to facilitate the judicial process and performs other work as assigned by the judge; keeps the Sheriff and Chief Deputy aware of any breach of security or escape attempts; monitors hallway and directs defendants, witnesses and the general public to the appropriate courtroom; remains vigilant for any suspicious behavior.
Conducts security checks of the courtroom and jury room to prevent anyone from hiding weapons; provides a safe and secure environment for the judges, spectators, and prisoners in the courtroom; ensures the safety of all people and property within the courthouse, courtrooms, and surrounding grounds; maintains the integrity of the judicial process and keeps safe the persons within their custody and within the courtroom.
Maintains a high level of mental and physical capabilities on the part of those charged with protection of the judge and officers of the court, litigants, and the general public; assumes responsibility for prisoners transported to and from the detention center to the courts to assist with any paperwork that is necessary to process inmates; assumes responsibility for the safety and security of visitors to the courtrooms; coordinates the feeding, sequestering, transportation of jurors; deals with a wide range of people.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of the various types of individuals being brought to the courtroom.
Knowledge of the principles and practices the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of methodologies used in the maintenance of order in the courtroom.
Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
Skill in interacting with individuals acting in a suspicious manner.
Skill in using diplomacy in the courtroom setting.
Skill in documenting activities observed while on duty.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification involves working with individuals who are most likely to exhibit emotional tendencies toward those in authority. Thus, it would be expected that emotions might flare up. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.