Part Time ACJC- Special Deputy/Baliff

Essential Functions

• Acts as the first responder to any threat or danger to staff, offenders, visitors, or the building.
• Visually inspects all persons entering ACJC and/or regional field offices and removes anyone who possesses a danger.
• Operates x-ray machine and hand metal detectors, as well as conducts pat down searches as deemed appropriate to ensure the person does not possess weapons, contraband and/or other illegal or prohibited items.
• Provides security and bailiff duties for assigned courtrooms.
• Notifies parties of hearing location and delivers juveniles to the appropriate courtroom.
• Calls cases to Court and issues personal property to parents/legal guardians.
• Affords assistance in taking juveniles and adults into custody per Court Order.
• Maintains distress panels and responds to distress calls.
• Responds first to medical emergencies in public areas and provides appropriate actions.
• Call 911 and escorts emergency personnel.
• Maintains weapon lockers in security office.
• Receives items for juveniles such as medication, glasses, retainers, HSE or stamp money, and provides receipts for items received.
• Manages office supplies and submits orders as needed; manages office equipment and notifies supervisor if maintenance needed; manages other supplies (drug testing cups and labels, cleaning products, etc.) and submits orders as needed; assists probation officers with day to day office maintenance which may require minor cleaning such as vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash, wiping down kitchen and/or bathrooms, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required by law, including overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of policing, corrections and/or military training/experience
• Valid Indiana Gun Permit
• Ability to become certified in Defensive Tactics, OC Spray and Electroshock Weapons
• Valid CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Ability to become trained and sworn as a Special Deputy for the Allen County Sheriff’s Department
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply procedures, rules and regulations of the department in a practical manner to maintain effective court building security
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice System includes a practical knowledge of area law enforcement and court procedures to ensure compliance with policy and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with irritated, rude, frustrated people with tact and attempting to diffuse situations
• Treating people of different backgrounds with courtesy and respect
• Ability to write detailed reports based upon public disturbances and juvenile misconduct
• Ability to use pepper spray, handcuffs, handguns, x-ray machine, emergency restraint chair and other job-related equipment
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as software programs Quest and Spillman
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• To pass a psychological examination by a Court designated psychologist
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, shredder, fax, printer, scanner and multi-line telephone system
• Ability to use OC pepper, handcuffs, handcuff key, portable breath test machine, handgun, electroshock weapon, Rapiscan x-ray machine, Garrett metal detector, emergency restraint chair and handheld radio

Benefits

None specified in the job description.

Pay

None specified in the job description.

Schedule

Part-Time hours vary; evenings required; 29 hours/week; overtime as require