Court Security Officer (Grade 7)

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**Job Summary**

• NATURE OF WORK\
• Under general supervision, maintains general security and safety of
  
  

the Superior Court and Justice Courts in Yuma County; operates metal

detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and

hazardous objects; prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas;

patrols facilities as directed and monitors video cameras; provides

customer service as required.

**Nature of Work**

• (Illustrative Only)*Patrols buildings, facilities, and grounds;
  
  

provides a visible, armed security presence at the public entrance and

throughout the Superior Court building, Juvenile Justice Center and

Justice Courts; carries and safely employs department issued firearms

and other defensive weapons as situations dictate; operates metal

detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and

hazardous objects; addresses situations that may be or escalate to a

disturbance or hazard to the courthouse; issues identification badges to

control employee bypass entrances and prevent unauthorized access to

restricted areas; monitors and regularly test closed circuit TV and

various fire and security alarm systems; may serve, as directed, as a

security escort or as a security presence in a variety of court

situations; responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid and

CPR as a first responder; participates on the superior court emergency

response team, following the courts disaster/emergency response

procedures; implements emergency procedures as directed and when

appropriate; investigates, prepares, and submits reports on security

incidents and completes daily incident recaps; maintains absolute

confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted

County information; abides by the Code of Conduct for Judicial

Employees; performs related duties as required or assigned.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**Work is performed in a
  
  

standard office environment and Court facilities; may be exposed to

potential physical harm, infectious diseases and/or physical violence;

required to physically restrain persons, and effectively deal with

stressful and potentially hazardous emergency situations; must maintain

a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards; may be

required to lift and/or carry people, supplies, equipment and/or other

heavy, bulky items; must be able to quickly ascend stairs to respond in

an emergency situation; must be able to wear and carry assigned duty

gear to include a ballistic vest; must be able to stand for long periods

of time, walk and use stairs.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

• Knowledge of:** Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules,
  
  

administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal

rules, and requirements; Yuma County and Superior Court policies and

procedures; Superior Court in Yuma County- Rules of the Judicial Merit

System and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees; principles,

practices, techniques, and equipment used in Court security; Standard

Operating Guidelines for the Security Division of Superior Court in Yuma

County; legal terminology and court processes and procedures; community

resources and services.\

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• Skills in:** Interacting with people of different social, economic,
  
  

and ethnic backgrounds; working under pressure in a dynamic work

environment with changing demands and priorities; communicating

effectively with persons who are confused, angry, and/or openly hostile;

establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with

court employees, and the public; exercising sound judgment within

general policy guidelines; using and maintaining proficiency in the use

of firearms, special weapons, and special law enforcement equipment;

operating a personal computer utilizing a va iety of software

applications; maintaining situational awareness to identify potential

threats and respond accordingly.\

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• Ability to:** Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions; qualify with
  
  

firearms and less lethal weapons, as assigned, on an annual basis;

evaluate and respond appropriately to security problems in a swift and

effective manner; follow written and oral instructions; communicate

effectively both orally and in writing **\

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