Certified Court Security Officer - Deputy Sheriff *PART TIME

About the role

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Part-Time Deputy Sheriff to perform protective services work and serve as a bailiff in the courthouse/courtrooms of the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security, order, and decorum of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions
• Transport and supervise the movement of prisoners to and from court or otherwise as required
• Ensure that offenders are fingerprinted and processed in accordance with departmental policies, laws, and regulations
• Handle emergencies, fire evacuations, bomb threats or other disturbances which may occur within the courthouse
• Maintain proper security, order, and decorum of prisoners, staff and visitors of the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center
• Monitor cameras and surveillance equipment maintained within the courthouse
• Provide information which is legally permissible to citizens, police officers and/or other criminal justice professionals
• Keep records and prepare reports
• Comply with departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Obedey all lawful orders of superior officers
• Participate in training programs/sessions as required
• To perform such other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed basic jailor/court services/civil process academy and be DCJS Court Security Officer certified in Virginia OR attend court services training at a law enforcement training academy to obtain certification upon employment.
• Law Enforcement Officer certification preferred but not required.
• Education and/or experience: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a major in social or police science desirable but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Paid leave
• Extended Illness Leave
• Mental Health & Well-Being Leave
• Shared Leave Bank
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement