Court Security Deputy

Department: Court Security
Reports To: Corporal

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Prepared Date: 07/17/2019
Update: 07/20/2023

Salary Range: $37,156- $45,360

SUMMARY – Provides security at the Justice Center and maintains order in the courtroom during trials,

provides security to members of the jury from various contacts, guards and assumes responsibility for all

prisoners and inmates during their detention in the Holding Facility within the Justice Center, by
performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned as needed and required:

Greets individuals desiring to enter the open and restricted areas of the facility and informs them that they
must be properly screened prior to entry

Screens citizens for weapons, explosives, or other forbidden articles by both walk-thru scanners and hand-

held wands if required to detect and prevent restricted articles from being carried into the facility

Request individuals to empty contents of their pockets as well as others areas of their person, clothing and

other containers to allow a proper inspection of such articles prior to returning all allowable items

Examine all articles from individuals to confirm that they comply with all rules and regulations for entry

into the facility and confiscate any and all unauthorized contraband

Inspect areas on individuals that activate the security scanners or areas on their person that is suspected to

contain unallowable contraband, also confiscate any and all contraband and take the appropriate action

Properly inspect purses, brief cases, or other containers when the walk-thru or hand-held scanner displays

questionable or suspicious contents also confiscate any and all contraband and take the appropriate action

Collects and retains unauthorized items from persons entering courtroom.

Inspect courtrooms at assigned and various times for contraband, security and cleanliness.

Enforces courtroom rules and regulations along with both local and state laws regarding behavior and

other disruptive actions that interfere with the court procedures

Maintain general order within the courtrooms

Restricts guests from entering the courtroom while the Judge changes or adjust the jury as instructed

Provides an escort with members of the jury to restaurants and other areas both inside and outside of the

courtroom to ensure preventive contact with the general public as well as general safety during the

various courses of a trial

Provides sequestered jury security at various lodging sites during both criminal and civil trials

Officially announces the entrance of the Judge and the starting of the court procedure as well as other
related instructions during the course of the court proceedings

Conduct both foot and vehicle patrols of the facility and outer areas for any suspicious activity and
properly address such to maintain order and ensure the safety of all guests and employees

Properly communicate any and all actions or activities with the Main Control Center of the Justice Center

Communicate with the Court Clerks to identify the daily court calendar.

Assists in preparing the meal vouchers for members of the jury during various trials

Provide transportation for members of the jury to various locations during criminal and civil trials as

instructed

Arrest and prepare supporting documentation of individuals that are remanded by the courts or otherwise

break or disregard various local and state laws.

Provide escorts and other related security measures to any and all guests as requested

Must be able to work various hours and shifts to accommodate all functions of the facility including the
courts

Must be willing to address all the general, reasonable needs of the guest and employees within and the
surrounding areas of the facility

HOLDING FACILITY JOB FUNCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS - Take physical custody and
responsibilities of inmates from the Transport Deputies as well as other law enforcement entities and

officers for various purposes within the Justice Center

Maintain proper security of inmates while in the Holding Facility as well as other areas of the Justice

Center and ensure that proper demeanor and rules and regulations are adhered to while in the courtrooms

Transport and remain with the inmate to the Court Rooms as well as other areas as instructed by the

courts or various supervisors until their return to the Holding area

Conduct inmate “Head” counts within the Holding Facility as instructed by practices and supervisors
instructions during the course of the work day to ensure efficiency

Maintain a proper corrections log and disciplinary reports of the activities and events that occur within the
Holding area

Maintain a visual of the video monitors located in the Main Control Center of the Holding Facility as per
practices and as instructed by various supervisors

Report any unusual and/or illegal activity to the Main Control Center of the Justice Center by means of
your two-way radio or other available means

WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION SECURITY DEPUTY’S FUNCTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS -

Provide security to the Workman’s Compensation Employees and Guests at the off-site facility

Assist with maintaining control and order at both the interior and exterior areas of the facility during the

proceedings

Conduct foot patrols of the interior and exterior of the facility to locate any illegal or unusual activity and

properly address same as well as to deter any criminal acts

Conduct electronic hand-wand inspections of all individuals entering the facility as requested by officials

Address all other reasonable request that are made by officials

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. Must possess basic computer skills. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must

be P.O.S.T. level 1 certified or possess the ability to become P.O.S.T. One certified.

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and

memos. Ability to write and prepare correspondences and court worthy reports. Ability to effectively
present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide

with 10's and 100's.

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but

uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables
in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Operator's
License; proof of residency of St. Tammany Parish (voter registration card); birth certificate; and Social

Security Card. Must be P.O.S.T. Level I certified or possess the ability to become P.O.S.T. level 1

certified. Maintain firearms qualifications in accordance with St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, talk and
hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with

hands and arms. Employee must be able to wear a duty belt, which weighs approximately 10 to 20

pounds, and wear a bulletproof vest, which weighs up to 10 lbs. Must have the ability to lift and drag a

minimum of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance
vision. Must be able to satisfactorily complete the agencies annual In-Service Requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands
to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally

required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or run. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.