Court Security Deputy

STPSO
Job Description

Department: Court Security
Reports To: Sergeant
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Prepared Date: 07/17/2019
Update: 07/15/2026
Salary Range: $41,222.00 – $50,324.00



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. Must
be proficient in the English Language.

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; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is
occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or run. Must have the
ability to lift and drag a minimum of 100 pounds. Deputy is required to wear a duty rig which
weighs on average between 20-25 pounds and is preferred to wear a bullet proof vest weighing
on average 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, and depth perception.

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.