Job Title(s):

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification Required

Court Security Officer

$2,420.00 bi-weekly less than 15 years law enforcement experience

$2,464.80 bi-weekly greater than 15 years law enforcement experience

40-hour work week

Part-time Court Security Officer

$25.00

Up to 24 hours per week

Job purpose:

Works under the general supervision of the Court Administrator and/or Chief Security Officer.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all people in the Courthouse.

Duties and responsibilities:

Job Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure that the Judges, Court employees and general public visiting the Courthouse are safe

Monitor all people passing through magnetometer and search if appropriate

Scan all loose items, bags, purses, etc. each person has on their person through X-ray machine

Monitor/maintain logs of issued keys for the building

Arrest any person who is in violation of any law and/or ordinance

Complete periodic sweeps of building during business hours

Ensure building and offices within building are secured at end of business

Assist with check-in of Probation offenders and people attending Court when Court Receptionist/Probation Secretary not available

Provides direction and general information for people entering the building

Complete incident reports as required and cooperate with law enforcement investigations

Collects and preserves contraband from people who enter the Courtroom building and then surrender the property/evidence to law enforcement personnel if appropriate

Performs any/all related duties as required or requested by the Court

Process case paperwork from Court Hearings

Retrieve and return inmates to Court and Holding Cell

Enter information into LPD software system as required

Other duties as assigned. The Lima Municipal Court Judge's Division retains the right to add, delete, or modify the duties of this position at any time

Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position:

Clerical Skills/Expertise

Ability to safely handle a firearm

Ability to identify legal paperwork and understanding the dates/deadlines associated with different @types of legal work

Ability to correctly interpret and apply Court and Bailiff Department policies and procedures

Ability to read and comprehend written material, including case entries and other court paperwork

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and to effectively communicate with the public, staff and attorneys

Ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner with diverse populations, including but not limited to judges, co-workers, and other departments/agencies, and customers (including attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, and their families

Ability to listen to individuals to obtain information necessary to provide meaningful and accurate assistance

Ability to quickly assess situations and respond appropriately.

Ability to maintain self-control under stressful conditions (a professional demeanor), including the ability to effectively communicate with upset, angry or frustrated individuals

Ability to maintain an even temper across situations and the ability to take verbal abuse

Ability to document work activities, work independently with minimal direction, prioritize work tasks and complete them in a logical order, manage time and meet deadlines under time pressures and stress

Ability to appropriately operate and use Court-issued safety equipment

Ability to maintain Court-issued safety equipment in good working order

Ability

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