Court Security Officer

Court Security Officer

Position:
Court Security Officer

Division:
Supreme Court Marshal’s Office

Salary: $50,560 per year, commensurate with experience

Benefits:
An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.

Reporting Relationship:
Supreme Court Marshal

The Supreme Court – Court Security Officer is a sworn law enforcement officer position under the direct authority of the Supreme Court of Illinois, Office of the Marshal, and assigned to the protection of the Supreme and Appellate Courts, responsible for the physical security and safety of the Court, employees and public.

Court Security Officers (CSO) are certified law enforcement officers under the authority of the Marshal of the Court, who directly support Supreme Court Marshals assigned to Judicial Protection. Supreme Court CSOs maintain limited authority and jurisdiction in the execution of duties and responsibilities. CSO authority is limited to conducting official duties while at Supreme and Appellate Court facilities. CSOs have no off‑duty law enforcement authority.

• Monitoring premises via CCTV, managing access control, and screening patrons utilizing threat detection devices.
• Patrolling courthouses and satellite buildings, keeping in contact with the Marshal’s Communications Center through the use of hand‑held radios and other communication devices.
• Dealing with inquiries from Staff, Judiciary and public within the complex.
• Alarm response.
• Responding to security issues at the respective location, and completely and accurately reporting and documenting issues, threats, and potential risks that may affect the Court and Judiciary.
• Utilizing the Supreme Court’s threat database, the Court Security Information System (CSIS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience enough to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed.

• Must be qualified to carry a firearm during employment and successfully complete all required training.
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Maintain all required certifications necessary to perform the functions of a Court Security Officer.
• Successful completion of required training and probation protocols established by the Marshal of the Supreme Court.
• Ability to be available for work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; including but not limited to weekends, holidays, and evenings, as well as occasional travel, which may include overnight stays.
• Maintain proficiency with all weapons, first‑aid equipment, tactics, skills and any electronic communication equipment.
• Must be able to perform basic computer skills, sending and receiving electronic mail.
• Take appropriate action to contain and remedy situations, as necessary.
• Requires the ability to sit, stand and walk, occasionally up to seven and a half hours.
• Effectively exhibits the ability to recognize and maintain important, sensitive, and confidential information related to Court business.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and demonstrate proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record.
• No Felony convictions or convictions of Decertifiable Misdemeanors, as defined by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, ILETSB – Decertification.
• Successful completion of a law enforcement background investigation.

Interested individuals should submit – via email – a letter of interest, resume, and completed Judicial Branch Employment Application to: [email omitted]. This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by the deadline will be given first consideration.

The Administration Office of the Illinois Courts is an equal opportunity employer.