Court Security Deputy - Temp

About the role

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is seeking Temporary Court Security Deputies to work under the supervision of the Sheriff and perform court security duties as prescribed by the Tenth Judicial Court System.

Responsibilities

• Calls the court to order and maintains order in the Courtroom.
• Escorts defendants.
• Protects and guards the jury and exhibits used in court trials.
• Ensures the readiness of the Courtroom prior to proceedings.
• Takes necessary action to thwart an escape or make an arrest as necessary.
• Restrains individuals as directed or required, Records judicial directive or decisions on necessary forms for use by the Sheriff; makes warrant arrests if necessary.
• Carrries a weapon in the Courtroom.
• Works the security screening checkpoint.

Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
  • In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  • Must currently be licensed by the Minnesota Board of Peace Offices Standard and Training as a full-time peace officer OR retired in good standing as a peace officer in the state of Minnesota and current with POST license requirements.
  • Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License.
  • Must be able to meet departmental requirements (practical and written) in the carrying of a firearm.
  • Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:
  • Knowledge of laws, judicial procedures, regulations, rules and guidelines related to crime and evidence.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
  • Skill in driving a motor vehicle under any conditions, handling and discharging firearms safely and proficiently, using radio, intercom, or other security/ emergency equipment as well as oral and written communication.
  • Ability to tolerate the stress associated with working in a potentially dangerous environment, maintain self-control when confronted with verbal harassment of threats and stay calm and respond with composure in emergencies.
  • Ability to demonstrate high integrity, honesty and trustworthiness consistent with effective law enforcement work.
  • Ability to see, hear and remember people, evidence, facts and circumstances, stand, walk and sit for long per ods of time, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch or crawl periodically as needed, lift and carry or drag objects or people weighing up to 100 pounds and to chase and subdue suspects as required.
  • Work will primarily be performed in a Courthouse setting, but will also include travel to and from other County buildings.

Benefits

Gain valuable experience with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Pay

$38.59 per hour

Schedule

Up to 21 hours per week based on department needs.
Generally daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

About Anoka County

Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission: Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.