Court Security Officer
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Security
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Government
Police Officer
General Summary
The Court Security Officer is a sworn position appointed by the Sheriff of Kane County. The Officer is charged with attending to the courts on behalf of the Sheriff and providing a safe, orderly environment for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit System’s Judges and facilities in Kane County. The Court Security Officer may be assigned to any of the following courts:
Judicial Center in St. Charles, Juvenile Justice Center in St. Charles, Kane County Branch Court of St. Charles, Geneva Courthouse in Geneva, the Appellate Court in Elgin, the Elgin Branch Court, and Aurora Branch Court in Aurora.
The Court Security Officer will work one of three shifts: 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. These shifts may include weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities- Screening at the main entrances, building control room operations, maintaining order and security in courtrooms and other areas of the court facilities, conducting security sweeps and searches for suspicious and dangerous articles, taking people into custody, and maintaining familiarity with current policies and procedures relevant to court security and decorum.
The officer must be able to walk, use legs to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, controls, or tools; use arms to reach, push, or pull; talk and hear; and stand for extended periods without significant rest.
Requirements- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Valid Illinois driver’s license.
- Valid F.O.I.D card.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must have basic computer knowledge.
- Must successfully pass medical and psychological examinations.
- May be assigned additional duties; all duties are subject to change.
- Additional interpreter pay per month for bilingual certification.
- Choice of three group medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Vision insurance included with medical election.
- Two CIGNA dental plans.
- Generous employee/employer shared premium costs.
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement.
Retired law enforcement encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
Open until filled.
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