Court Officer (Bailiff)

ISABELLA COUNTY, MICHIGAN

Position Court Officer -Armed FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Department Trial Court Pay Grade 9

GENERAL SUMMARY

Ensures the safety and security as well as a level of decorum of all Court users including inmates of the jail and employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Ensures building security, including monitoring security cameras, operating x-ray machine, magnetometer and hand-held wand, identifying weapons or contraband, analyzing X-ray images and performing personal searches.
• Provides constant courtroom security, including escorting inmates to and from jail to Court, searching courtrooms/hearing rooms.
• Check in and provide for juror security.
• Patrols hallways and Court grounds, assisting patrons as needed.
• Writes incident reports as necessary.
• Monitors fire and Court alarm systems, assuring that both are operable. Informs proper authority if any machinery, locks, alarm or computer is need of repair or replacement.
• Conducts regular interior and exterior perimeter checks looking for foreign, suspicious or unusual behaviors or objects that are prohibited or may jeopardize security.
• Directs the public to the proper area within the Court or to other government buildings in the county.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) to three (3) years of corrections, security and/or law enforcement experience.

Position: Court Officer

Licenses or Certifications

• Firearms qualification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some college coursework completed.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Court proceedings and criminal justice system.
• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and use of force continuum.
• The use of metal detectors and X-Rays.
• Modern office equipment, procedures and applicable software packages.
• Weapons and contraband.
• Firearms and firearm safety.
• The safety precautions associated with the job.
• Court decorum.
• Emergency codes.
• Proper mobile radio procedure.
• Laws pertaining to trespass, assault, personal protection orders and other legal memoranda.

Skill in:

• De-escalation techniques.
• Performing hand searches.
• Writing incident reports.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service.

• Responding to emergencies and maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Operating and monitoring security cameras.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20