Court Security Officer

Overview

State of New Hampshire – Judicial Branch, 10th Circuit Court, Hampton, NH — Per‑Diem Court Security Officer (3‑DAY).

Salary: $169.87 per day. Position #: CT. ASAP #: 3242/25-195. Post Date: 05/28/2026. Close Date: 06/30/2026.

Employment Type:

PER DIEM.

Location:

Hampton, NH.

Summary:

Ensures the safety of court staff and court users by screening court visitors for prohibited items, making security checks of premises, and responding to security incidents. Greets and assists court visitors in locating appropriate court areas. Assists court staff as needed.

• Provides security for judges, members of the New Hampshire Bar Association, court staff, and members of the public.
• Protects the privacy and ensures the safety of judges; maintains order and decorum within the courtroom.
• Observes movement of the public in the courthouse and questions suspicious persons.
• Performs security screening and removes firearms, weapons, and/or contraband as necessary.
• Provides routine information regarding court procedures to the public, witnesses, litigants, and attorneys.
• Inspects courtroom, judge’s chambers and other court related areas and provides perimeter checks for weapons, contraband and explosives.
• Provides security for prisoners, witnesses, and the public in the courtroom and adjacent areas.
• May transport prisoners from courtroom to in‑court holding cells.
• Announces formal opening and closing of court sessions.
• Analyzes potential disruptive situations and reacts in a positive manner; exerts authority to maintain courtroom order.
• Escorts unruly persons from the court at the request of the judge and ensures visitors adhere to courtroom guidelines regarding noise, food, and smoking.
• Provides general messenger service as required by judges and the clerk’s office.
• Presents a visible security presence by patrolling physical areas of the building and grounds.
• Conducts security control in the parking lot and escorts court staff to and from vehicles.
• Responds to requests for assistance, provides initial response for first aid.
• Interacts with state, county, and local law enforcement agencies as required.
• Completes weapons logs and incident reporting.
• Exercises the power of arrest when necessary.

• Education and Experience:
• A high school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• At least one (1) year of related work in a security‑related or law enforcement field.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
• New Hampshire license to carry firearms preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Legal terminology, court procedures and courtroom etiquette.
• State of New Hampshire’s Statutes, rules and administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and requirements.
• Record retention guidelines.
• Modern security equipment, techniques, and procedures.
• Court procedures and policies and legal documents pertaining to the court of assignment.
• Security processes and procedures.
• Suspicious or explosive devices, various types of weapons and hidden weapon designs.
• Firearms and basic first aid.
• Data gathering, compilation, planning and analysis.
• Observation and attention to detail.
• Operation of court security equipment.
• Customer service.
• Teamwork.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with associates and representatives of other federal and state departments, courts and the general public.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• React calmly in stressful situations.
• Maintain a secure court environment.
• Recognize and react to emergency situations.
• Remain alert.
• Demonstrate use of a firearm.

• Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.

• For further information please contact Jennifer Zdon, Human Resources .us.
• EOE
• TDD Access:
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