Court Security Supervisor (Grade 10)

This position is open until filled. First review of applications is on 07/24/26. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

About the role

Under general supervision, maintains general security and safety of the Superior Court and Justice Courts in Yuma County. This is a working manager position: the incumbent performs the full range of Court Security Officer duties as needed while also providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervision to Court Security Officers; monitors security officer activities and professional behavior.
• Assigns security posts and duty stations for optimal security coverage.
• Interprets policies, directives, orders, and other operational regulations; ensures instructions are followed and consistently applied.
• Provides recommendations and assistance in the operation of the Safety and Security Program of Superior Court in Yuma County.
• Assesses work and provides input regarding performance appraisals for Court Security Officer positions.
• Evaluates equipment and training; recommends purchases and operational improvements.
• Performs other supervisory functions as directed.
• Conducts high-liability in-service training for Court Security Officers, including security operations, defensive tactics, and use of firearms and weapons.
• Manages Court electronic security systems; monitors closed-circuit TV and various fire and security alarm systems.
• Performs walking and mobile patrols of designated areas.
• Provides security escort services as requested.
• Responds to emergencies and implements emergency procedures when appropriate and as directed.
• Operates metal detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects.
• Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Interacts with the general public, Court officers, peace officers, and employees; provides customer service as required.
• Assists law enforcement agencies with security surveillance and enforcement of writs of detainer.
• Prepares and submits reports on security incidents.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Abides by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Attend a 40-hour Court Security Officer training course and be certified in accordance with standards set by the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Qualify with firearms and less lethal weapons, as assigned, on an annual basis.

Knowledge

• Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules, and requirements.
• Yuma County Policies and Procedures; Rules and Guidelines of the Judicial Merit System of Superior Court in Yuma County.
• Principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in Court security; Standard Operating Guidelines for the Security Division of Superior Court in Yuma County.
• Basic principles and practices of public personnel administration, public administration, and court administration, including the basic principles of organization, supervision, and management.
• Electronic security systems and programming.
• Legal terminology, and court processes and procedures.
• Community resources and services.

Skills

• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Working under pressure in a dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Communicating effectively with persons who are confused, angry, and/or openly hostile.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees and the public.
• Exercising sound judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Using and maintaining firearms, special weapons, and special law enforcement equipment.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Abilities

• Interact with people who are confused, angry, and/or openly hostile, while maintaining proper security and decorum.
• Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Evaluate and respond to security problems in a swift, effective manner, and with appropriate actions.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.