Courtroom Security Officer (Appointed) - Superior Court (Camp Verde)

About the role

Provides safety, security, and a variety of office and courtroom support tasks under general supervision for an appointed judge, commissioner, and/or other appointed judicial officer. Serves as a personal assistant to an elected official, reporting directly to their Elected Judge.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security and order in the courtroom; assists public, witnesses, attorneys, and jurors.
• Scans courtrooms for contraband and reports potential security/safety concerns to management.
• Prepares and submits incident reports as needed and monthly security sweep reports.
• Provides backup to armed court security staff at public and employee entrances; operates metal detectors, hand-wands, and x-ray screening machines.
• Provides security escort services to and from the courtroom; responds to emergencies and implements emergency procedures as directed.
• Retrieves and manages court files; reviews documents, locates missing paperwork, and prepares files for court; tracks files and reviews case and calendar information using a computer.
• Sets up and maintains courtroom for daily use; prepares information and equipment for jury trials and instructs jurors.
• Answers phones and makes/distributes copies.
• Maintains office supply inventory.
• Arranges for a county vehicle when traveling; loads and unloads files; drives vehicle.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.