Court Security Manager; Grade 16

Job Title

Manages the Superior Court in Yuma County's Safety and Security Program and staff; manages the security and safety of Court facilities; organizes, coordinates assignments and plans deployment of Security Officers; trains Court Security Officers and supervisors, and evaluates performance; plans and coordinates Court security planning and operations with judges and Court personnel; this is a working manager position, the incumbent is expected to perform full range of Court Security Officer duties as needed while also providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to assigned staff.

High school diploma or GED; AND five years of progressively responsible law enforcement, military, private security or closely related experience that includes two years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional requirements include passing criminal background and reference checks, a psychological evaluation, and a polygraph examination. Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required;

employees in this classification must have a valid Arizona Driver's License with a clean driving record; incumbents must successfully complete the Court Security Officer Academy and Firearms Academy within the first twelve (12) months of employment. The incumbent must also maintain all required certifications, qualifications, and firearms proficiency standards as a condition of continued employment. Physical demands and working environment include potential exposure to physical harm, infectious diseases, and physical violence;

required to physically restrain persons, and effectively deal with stressful and potentially hazardous emergency situations; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards; may be required to lift and/or carry people, supplies, equipment and/or other heavy, bulky items.

Knowledge of applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and requirements;
Yuma County Policies and Procedures;
Rules and Guidelines of the Judicial Merit System of Superior Court in Yuma County; principles, practices, techniques and equipment used in Court security;
Standard Operating Guidelines for the Security Division of Superior Court in Yuma County; supervisory practices and procedures; electronic security systems and programming; principles and practices of public personnel administration, public administration, and court administration, including the basic principles of organization, supervision and management; legal terminology, and court processes and procedures; basic principles of accounting, bookkeeping, record keeping, and records management;

community resources and services. Skills in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; working under pressure in a dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities; identifying and applying operational and security standards for the court facilities; organizing and coordinating the efforts of court personnel and others to accomplish Safety and Security program goals and objectives; analyzing a variety of administrative, operational, managerial, fiscal and other issues/problems and making sound recommendations for solutions;

establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, justice and law enforcement agencies, and the public; exercising sound judgment within general policy guidelines; using and maintaining firearms, special weapons, and special law enforcement equipment; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications; communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to identify hazardous or unsafe conditions; qualify with firearms and less lethal weapons, as assigned, on an annual basis;

evaluate and respond appropriately to security problems in a swift and effective manner; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D Drug Free Workplace