Court Security Deputy (Lateral Transfer)

**THIS POSTING APPLIES TO LATERAL APPLICANTS ONLY.  Applicants must have current Peace Officer POST certification and at least two (2) years field/patrol experience to qualify as a lateral transfer.**

The Court Services Bureau (CSB) is currently hiring lateral applicants for Court Security Deputy.  A Court Security Deputy is responsible for policing the Ada County Courthouse Campus (ACCC) and for all security aspects of the ACCC, ensuring that the judges, court employees and general public visiting the courthouse are safe.  The Court Security Deputy also responds to calls for service, conducts investigations and staffs civil, magistrate, and district hearings.  The Court Security Deputy will work closely with the Police Services Bureau and Jail Services Bureau along with the Courts and other key criminal justice stakeholders. This position is within the Court Services Bureau of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.

Physical Agility Test Required. Testing will be held May 2025 in Boise, Idaho.  To attend testing, you must receive an invitation via email from the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.  For more information on the selection and hiring process, visit  https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-process/.

PHYSICAL TESTING DATES
May 1, 2025
May 15, 2025

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW DATE
May 16, 2025
 
BENEFITS
Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
Idaho PERSI retirement plan
Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
Wellness Program
Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA
Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

PAY SCHEDULE FOR LATERALS

Deputy	Level II	Level III	Level IV	Base
B. Basic	$  29.64	$  31.42	$  35.42	$  43.67
C. Intermediate	$  29.96	$  31.74	$  35.74	$  43.99
D. Advanced	$  30.28	$  32.06	$  36.06	$  44.31
E. 4 year degree*	$  30.60	$  32.38	$  36.38	$  44.63

Pay Levels II-Base:
All salary increases are based on twelve (12) month intervals. 
B = Entry, POST Basic or 64-95 college units    
C = POST Intermediate or 96-128 college units    
D = POST Advanced  
*E = 4-year college degree (Must be from a regionally accredited university/college), or 4 years of honorable U.S. military service, or POST Master Certification.

• Maintains security of Ada County Courthouse Campus (ACCC) and those on premises;
• Preserves and enforces Idaho laws and departmental policies to maintain security;
• Performs security and perimeter checks;
• Monitors facilities’ surveillance cameras;
• Provide security for Judges, or staff, when necessary in any court facility;
• Maintains vigilance for suspicious activity;
• Responds to and investigates calls and complaints involving anything criminal or civil occurring in and around the ACCC;
• Manages members of the public in and around the ACCC;
• De-escalates confrontational situations;
• Removes disruptive people from premises and makes arrests;
• Serves warrants and takes person(s) into custody;
• Keeps records and prepares reports;
• Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and citations;
• Works closely with contract security to ensure proper screening is being completed;
• Works closely with court staff to ensure the safe operation of the court functions and hearings;
• Works and maintains close contact and relationships with other Court Services Bureau employees assigned to the ACCC; and
• Performs related functions as required.

• Must be a certified Peace Officer or eligible to challenge the Idaho POST Academy;
• Must have at least two (2) years of full-time field experience as a commissioned officer in a recognized law enforcement agency; 
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must be a citizen of the Unites States;
• Must be able to read, interpret, and memorize large amounts of information relating to policies, procedures, laws, and police operations; 
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; 
• Skill in the peaceful resolution of conflict and diffusing tense situations;
• Ability to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions using an earpiece;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and prepare clear, comprehensive reports; 
• Ability to give accurate and credible testimony in court;
• Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from persons without reacting in a negative manner; 
• Ability to project an image of self-confidence and control; 
• Ability to evaluate and recognize potentially adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy;
• Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other Requirements

• Must pass the POST physical agility test, a polygraph exam, background investigation, medical exam, and a psychological evaluation;
• Must become Idaho POST certified as a Peace Officer within one year of employment;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Idaho Driver’s License;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

• Much of the work is performed in and around the Ada County Courthouse Campus and involves an element of personal danger;
• The work requires sufficient physical strength to extract injured persons from a variety of situations and to apprehend individuals, some of whom may resist;
• At times the work requires movement over various indoor and outdoor terrains: e.g. multiple floors/stairs, hilly, steep, rocky, rough, wet, or slippery surfaces.

Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Salary : $61,651 - $92,830