c/s Court Security Officer I

Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public’s trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary. We strive to build an atmosphere that ensures all members of the public are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect, and we value a diverse workforce. We offer career opportunities that make a difference in people’s lives every day.

About the Role

This is the first level in the Court Security Officer series. Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Enforces courtroom and court facility policies and procedures relative to safety, security, and orderliness using defensive tactics and devices such as subduing individuals disturbing court proceedings, handcuffing, and using chemical propellants.
• Assesses potentially disruptive and violent situations and takes preventative actions; calms volatile situations, responds to emergencies, and requests extra security.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains various electronic equipment such as paging systems, wireless microphones, audiovisual systems, audio and video recorders, overhead projectors, two-way radios, metal detectors, and surveillance cameras.
• Directs individuals in court proceedings, notifies court personnel, attorneys, and parties involved to be present in the courtroom, seats individuals in specific areas of the courtroom; checks in defendants and opens court by announcing the entrance of the judicial officer.
• Inspects courtroom and court facility for explosives, firearms, and weapons. Searches individuals entering court facility and confiscates unauthorized weapons.
• Prepares records and reports such as log notes and incident reports; marks, logs, and retrieves files, forms, and related items and information for use by court staff.
• Uses automated information systems such as civil and criminal case management systems, and criminal information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, inquire, or report on data.

Requirements

• Six months of experience in security, such as providing protective services to persons, facilities, or grounds from trespassing, theft, and other conditions.
• Six months of experience in record keeping.
• Six months of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire, and report on data.

Conditions of Hire

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.