Court Security Officer (Part-Time)

About the role

Provide security for court complex building in Paw Paw and South Haven.

Responsibilities

• Enforce regulations and preserve public peace for Van Buren County residents.
• Investigate criminal and traffic offenses in accordance with the Michigan penal code and traffic statutes. Apprehend violators.
• Maintain contact with the Sheriffs department, acknowledge receipt of dispatches, and respond to emergency situations.
• Provide accurate information for the preparation of statistical reports and for the prosecution of offenders.
• Accompany inmates to court for arraignments, sentencing, and motions.
• Appear and/or testify in civil, criminal, and/or traffic litigation cases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy. MCOLES certified or certifiable.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Previous experience as a law enforcement officer. Ability to use firearms.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and access to dependable transportation (satisfactory driving record required).

Qualifications

Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.

Skills

• Ability to enforce regulations and preserve public peace.
• Ability to investigate criminal and traffic offenses.
• Ability to maintain contact with the Sheriff's department.
• Ability to provide accurate information for reports.
• Ability to accompany inmates to court.
• Ability to appear and/or testify in legal proceedings.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Hourly Rate: $29.56

Schedule

Part Time