Court Security Officer

What You'll Do

• Firearm & TASER: Carry a firearm and/or TASER and maintain all qualifications and training as approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
• Medical Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies and maintain a First Aid/CPR/AED certification per the certifying organization’s requirements.
• Site Inspection & Patrol: Inspect, monitor, control, and patrol work sites, assigned locations, property, and/or people.
• Collaboration with Ohio State Highway Patrol: Work with Ohio State Highway Patrol assigned to the Court.
• Security Operations: Operate building security, badging, and access systems.
• Emergency Procedures: Implement emergency procedures for building operations.
• Public Interaction: Interact with Court employees, visitors, and the general public; greet visitors, answer, and direct calls.
• Documentation: Routinely complete paperwork and document activities.

Staff Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma required.
• An associate’s degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year or experience in working as a current Court Security Officer/Bailiff or a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the public security field, military, or law enforcement.
• Previous experience with firearms, TASER, magnetometers, and X-ray equipment is a plus.
• Has successfully completed or has the ability to complete TASER training and firearms certification as prescribed by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission.
• Maintains TASER and firearms training as approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
• Has current or is able to obtain certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED.

COMPETENCIES

• Security Equipment Operation: Requires the ability to operate security equipment.
• Communication Skills: Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively either verbally or in writing.
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Customer Service: Works with customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations.
• Conflict Management: Ability to manage conflict and handle difficult people and conversations effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Performing job duties may occasionally require bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing a ladder or stairs, kneeling, squatting, or crawling.
• The position requires the ability to lift and carry 50-80 pounds unassisted, stand and walk up to 75% of shift, and the ability to climb stairs daily.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include accurate color and depth perception, and the ability to see near and far.
• The employee must be able to operate a TASER and/or firearm.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, each Officer works two 9.5-hour shifts (6:30 am – 4:00 pm) with a half hour lunch and two 11.5-hour shifts (6:30 am – 6:00 pm) with a half hour lunch with a rotating day off during the week. Requires ability to work non-standard hours as needed.

Travel Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required.

Special Requirements

• Will carry a firearm and/TASER at all times while on duty.

COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

• Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures;
• Act as a role model both inside and outside the Court;
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others;
• Work to maintain constructive working relationships;
• Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court;
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, prioritize workload, and perform duties in a timely, accurate and thorough manner;
• Communicate regularly with the employee’s supervisors about work-related issues
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Technical Skills

• Security Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Situational Awareness, Observation Organization

Agency Overview

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Bailiff/Court Security Officer in the Office of Building Services. The Court Security Officer will perform the duties of a bailiff as that term is used in R.C. 109.77(D) and OAC 109:2-5-01(D) and perform building security/safety duties to include operating building security systems.