Court Security Officer​/Bailiff- Superior Court

Coconino County Superior Court has both full time and Temp/On-call positions available.

Please Note: The hours and days for the the Temp/On
-call positions will vary based upon the needs of the court; this may include weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Please Note:

The Court Security Officer positions include additional Court Security Officer pay plan incentives below.

Uniform Allowance: $499.98/annual Reimbursement up to maximum of $200. (1X First Jacket)

Increments upon completion:

• CSO Field Training Completion 3%
• CSO Academy Completion 3%
• CSO Firearm Certification (optional) 5%

Under limited supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in maintaining the safety and security of the Courts and court services; performs related work as assigned. Act as a Certified Court Security Officer.

(Illustrative Only)

• Conduct screening of persons, baggage, or containers to ensure compliance with Court Security regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at the court entrances
• Patrol court facilities and grounds.
• Ensure the safety of those who participate in the judicial process and insure safe and secure access to justice
• Duties may include potentially high-risk situations involving the safety of court personnel and the public
• Provide an armed security presence at the main court entrance conducting an overwatch of entry screening procedures.
• Monitors security systems, including closed circuit video, fire and security alarms; and access control hardware.
• Escorts vendors when on premises.
• Answers routine inquiries and directs visitors to appropriate areas.
• Distinguishes color and depth perception to conduct personnel and bag screening, including operation of an X-ray scanner and metal detector(s).
• Screens mail, including incoming and outgoing packages for suspicious contents.
• Provides close judicial officer protection to include liaison w/police regarding communicated threats via correspondence or in person.
• Provides Courtroom security including security sweeps, jury protection and high-risk trial support.
• Collects and process fingerprints for criminal justice purposes, court employment, and for adoption applicants
• Ensures the integrity of juries are maintained
• Handles court documentation, evidence, and exhibits
• Provides Critical Incident response, to include but not limited to an active shooter interdiction
• Prepares incident reports and daily log entries
• Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas
• Enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and detains more serious offenders for proper authorities
• Attend Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment hearings
• Responds to assistance calls from courtrooms
• Qualifies with firearms, on an annual basis, and other defensive tactics and/or less lethal weapons as appropriate to the job assignment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include: prolonged standing; driving: working with and around others; vision acuity (near and far) for security observation; color vision for security functions; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation and security functions; touch/ finger dexterity for searching bags etc. Environmental factors: most work is conducted inside of courthouse; potential hazards associated with carrying a firearm in the performance of duties and at security check points.

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent and three years of recent experience as a police officer, military police officer, or comparable security experience where training, qualifying with and carrying a firearm was required to include recent experience in a position involving significant interaction with the public.

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