Court Security Manager; Grade 16

NATURE OF WORK

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.

Manages Security Officers, coordinates and conducts training; assigns, reviews and evaluates work; prepares work schedules, evaluates employee performance; instructs and disciplines employees; interprets policies, directives, orders, and other operational regulations, and assures that instructions are followed and consistently applied; develops and implements security policies and procedures, including access and special requests; coordinates with local and regional law enforcement and justice agencies;

reviews safety and security procedures; recommends and implements approved plans; provides leadership and direction in support of the operation of the facility and its services; identifies, develops, presents, justifies and monitors budget; identifies staffing, equipment, materials and supply needs; reviews and approves purchases and procurement; maintains inventory of supplies and materials; identifies, creates, implements and monitors long and short range goals and strategic plans;

develops and implements emergency and survival training for court personnel; performs high liability in-service training for Court Security Officers, including security operations, defensive tactics, and use of firearms and weapons; manages Court electronic security systems; monitors closed circuit TV and various fire and security alarm systems; performs walking and mobile patrols of designated areas; provides security escort services as requested;

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 general public, Court officers, peace officers, and employees, and provides customer service as required; assists law enforcement agencies with security surveillance and enforcement of writs of detainer;

performs related duties as required or assigned.

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:

the applicant must pass criminal background and reference checks; pass a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination; hold Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation; possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record; successfully complete the Court Security Officer Academy and Firearms Academy within the first twelve (12) months of employment; maintain all required certifications, qualifications, and firearms proficiency standards as a condition of continued employment.

Work is performed in a standard office environment and Court facilities; may be exposed to potential physical harm, infectious diseases and/or 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.

Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures;
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, court processes and procedures; basic principles of accounting, bookkeeping, record keeping, and records management; community resources and services.

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;…