Court Security Officer

Position Title

Court Security Officer (260005AX)

Supreme Court of Ohio

Ohio Judicial Center, 65 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215

$53,000 - $71,000

Full-time. Monday through Friday; two 9.5-hour shifts (6:30 am - 4:00 pm) and two 11.5-hour shifts (6:30 am - 6:00 pm) with rotating days off. Non-standard hours may be required.

• Carry a firearm and/or TASER; maintain qualifications and training per Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
• Respond to medical emergencies; maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Inspect, monitor, control, and patrol work sites, assigned locations, property, and people.
• Collaborate with Ohio State Highway Patrol assigned to the Court.
• Operate building security, badging, and access systems.
• Implement emergency procedures for building operations.
• Interact with court employees, visitors, and the general public; greet visitors, answer and direct calls.
• Routinely complete paperwork and document activities.

High school diploma required. Associate’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year experience as Court Security Officer/Bailiff or minimum 3 years progressively responsible experience in public security, military, or law enforcement.
• Previous experience with firearms, TASER, magnetometers, and X‑ray equipment is a plus.
• Completion or ability to complete TASER training and firearms certification as prescribed by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission; maintain training as approved.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

• Security equipment operation.
• Communication skills.
• Relationship building.
• Customer service.
• Conflict management.

May bend, reach, pull, push, climb ladders or stairs, kneel, squat, crawl. Must lift and carry 50–80 pounds unassisted. Stand and walk up to 75% of shift. Must climb stairs daily. Requires accurate color and depth perception, near and far vision. Must operate TASER and/or firearm.

Valid driver’s license required; occasional travel may be required.

Will carry a firearm and/or TASER at all times while on duty.

Employees may be exposed to sensitive information; must keep it confidential.

• Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.
• Act as a role model inside and outside the Court.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others.
• Maintain constructive working relationships.
• Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management; prioritize workload and perform duties timely, accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors about work-related issues.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

This is a non-exempt unclassified position reporting to the Court Security Manager. Salary range: $53,000 – $71,000.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, weapons and violence-free work environment.

The selected candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check.