Court Security Lead — Operations & Emergency Response

Under general direction, performs work of moderate difficulty in maintaining the safety and security of the Courts and court services personnel.

• Assists Court Security Manager in the operations of Court Security within the Superior Court and Justice Courts; participates in recruitment/ selection processes to hire, promote, and retain staff; assists with developing and implementing security policies and procedures including access and special requests; covers a court security post.
• Schedules subordinate personnel.
• Monitors court electronic security systems, court video surveillance systems, and various fire and security alarm systems; performs patrols of designated areas; responds to emergencies and implements emergency procedures when appropriate and as directed.
• Operates metal detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects; prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas; interacts with the public, court officers, peace officers, judges and employees; assists bailiffs with security needs in courtrooms at the direction of judges and court administration.
• Performs duties of Manager when necessary, collects statistics, and prepares periodic reports regarding security incidents in the court buildings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience in court security, law enforcement, military, private security, or closely related field.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license. Must successfully complete the Court Security Officer Academy within ninety (90) days of hire. Must successfully complete the Armed Court Security Officer Academy. Must comply with the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and complete annual training as required by the Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable State of Arizona statutes, Supreme Court rules, administrative orders, local court and Yavapai County policies and procedures.
• Usage of security equipment, courtroom procedures, and the principles and practices of building evacuation.
• Principles and practices of supervision and performance management.
• Principles and practices of court security, methods, and techniques for providing safety and security and the provisions of providing emergency services.
• Safe and lawful handling and use of firearms and defensive weapons.
• Pertinent laws and regulations.
• Defensive tactics and application of non-lethal weapons for controlling volatile situations.
• Legal terminology, court processes, and courtroom procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Crisis management techniques.
• Assessing security needs and allocating resources as needed.
• Identifying and effectively diffusing potential threats.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Prioritize, schedule, and organize work to meet established deadlines.
• Keep court users safe from internal or external harm.
• Work under pressure in a highly dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Make good observations, recall facts, and maintain a security awareness of the courthouse facilities.
• Evaluate and respond to security problems in a swift, effective…