Courtroom Security Officer

COURTROOM SECURITY OFFICER

Full Time Bentonville, AR, US

Salary Range: $21.21 To $29.16 Hourly

The Court Security Officers ensure the security for the circuit judge, officers of the court, the general public, and prisoners. He/she is responsible for supervising and maintaining order/security in the courtroom and/or administrating oaths, and other incidental and related duties at the direction of the judge. He/she announces the opening of court, calls witnesses for testimony, calls cases and litigants for hearings, and announces the close of court.

He/she protects the courtroom from violence and interruption, and also maintains the general order of the Court.

In addition to handling the security of the courtroom, Court Security Officers are required to operate several court related audio and video responsibilities. This includes the scheduling, set up, and operation of all audio and video equipment ensuring that online court proceedings run seamlessly and efficiently.

The Court Security Officer shall at all times be in compliance with §ACA 16-10-1004 (Pocket Part). The Court Security Officer shall be responsible for the safety of jurors while attending court. Some of the duties the supervising Circuit Judge may assign are described below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, specific to Circuit Court Division 2, include the following (Other duties may be assigned as needed):

Courtroom Security

• Oversee security and decorum policies in the courtroom and/or facility.
• Provides security for the courtroom and has the authority to direct/assist law enforcement to follow security practices and procedures of the Court as well as to affect an arrest in accordance with Arkansas Law.
• Applies knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures to prevent incidents that may cause injury to an individual or disruption of the court proceedings.
• Administer oath to witnesses.
• Monitors all suspicious objects and packages left or carried into the Court facility
• Checks all public areas of the Court facilities for suspicious or unlawful activity.
• Carry out all lawful orders issued by the circuit judge.
• Direct the opening and closing of the Courtroom facility.
• Provide basic first aid when required.
• Participate in controlling emergency situations such as fires or bomb threats.
• Secure the area during hostage situations.
• Remain in the courtroom to monitor and provide security during the proceedings, unless directed otherwise by the Judge.
• Remain positioned in the courtroom so as to be able to observe the actions of those in the courtroom and where the Judge can summon if needed.
• Maintain quiet within the courtroom and immediate vicinity outside the proceedings, and allow conversations only to the extent they do not disrupt or distract from the proceedings.
• Upon direction of the Court, exclude witnesses from the courtroom.
• Take immediate action to quiet and/or control any disruption within the courtroom or the immediate vicinity outside the courtroom.
• Upon the conclusion of business each day, examine all areas of the Court and secure the courtroom.
• Serve Court Orders/Summons.
• Assist Judicial Protections Officers at Front Entrance as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Maintain list of D2 defendants incarcerated in other facilities; arrange for virtual court appearances.
• Receive search/arrest warrants from law enforcement agencies to pass on for judge's review.
• Assist Court with budget.
• Order and receive all supplies for courthouse.
• Order and maintain jury supplies.
• Maintain security and privacy for jury.
• Maintain court exhibits; arrange for their return to appropriate agency or department.
• Arrange for court reporters to prepare transcripts.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supplies in the courtroom…