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JOB TITLE: COURT SECURITY OFFICER
Department: District Court
Supervisor: Chief Bailiff
Supervision Exercised: None
Exempt Status: Hourly
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
BOCC Approval: January 2, 2024
SUMMARY
Court Security Officers (CSO) fulfill a number of vital roles within the
court system. First and foremost, they provide armed court security and
bailiff services for the First Judicial District of Idaho. Bailiffs/CSO
maintain the safety, security, neutrality, integrity and confidentiality
of the court system, and ensure the safety of all who use the court
facilities. They work to prevent potentially life-threatening activities
directed toward judges, court personnel, jurors, witnesses, plaintiffs
and defendants, prisoners and the general public. Bailiffs/CSOs control
inmate movement within the courthouse. Bailiffs/CSOs operate and manage
both the Bonner County Drug Testing and Pretrial Release programs. They
also monitor and track compliance with unsupervised probation and assist
with Drug Court. Bailiffs/CSOs schedule, initialize and host all daily
Zoom, video link and phone hearings. Bailiffs/CSOs are responsible for
the safety and security of jurors. They serve as Assistant Jury
Commissioners in the Jury Commissioners absence. They also provide
regular administrative support to the Jury Office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order
of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:
Provides armed escort of in-custody defendants through non-secure public
areas and heavily populated public hallways from the Sheriffs holding
facility to the courtroom on a daily basis.
Performs daily inspections, searches of courtrooms, judicial chambers,
jury rooms, restrooms, restricted areas and grounds to assure all areas
are clear of weapons, drugs and explosive devices.
Supervises in-custody inmates, including juveniles, charged with violent
and non-violent crimes during court proceedings; prevents physical
contact associated with in-custody defendants/witnesses. Coordinates
with Juvenile Detention in the transport of juvenile prisoners.
Guards and supervises in-custody defendants in court holding facilities
in the absence of the Court Detention Officer. Performs body searches
for weapons and contraband.
Performs armed safety escorts in high-risk volatile situations of
litigants, jurors, judges and staff members outside of secure facilities
to various locations on and off County property.
Records and provides all necessary paperwork to Sheriffs transport
officers regarding inmate dispositions. Takes persons into custody upon
direction of the presiding judge.
Acts as first responder for fire alarms, emergency evacuations, bomb
threats, and acts of violence on courthouse grounds. Assists in the
evacuation of all courthouse staff, jurors and all other persons within
the courthouse to the evacuation center and directs them to a safe
location in order to clear the facility.
Schedules, hosts and manages all Zoom hearings, including identifying
participants in the Zoom waiting room. Admits or removes participants in
Zoom hearings pursuant to the docket and/or direction of the presiding
judge.
Obtains commitment orders and signatures of judges for defendants who
are sentenced to confinement while simultaneously guarding a high number
of prisoners and public court attendees. Required to maintain
confidentiality of prisoner custody status during all in-custody jury
trials.
Facilities the movement of court documents and evidence to and from
judges, attorneys, witnesses, and others, as directed by the court.
Prepares courtrooms appropriate for the @type of hearing scheduled, e.g.,
jury trial, custody hearings, traffic court, etc. Prepares court and
jury deliberating rooms with proper supplies.
Assists Jury Commissioner with jurors and jury trials. Exercises
responsibility for security and presence of jurors during the trial
period; arranges for juror meals during trials; answers all juror
questions and solves all juror problems as efficiently as possible.
Serves as Assistant Jury Commissioner in the Jury Commissioners absence.
Provides regular administrative support to the Jury Office, including
data entry.
