What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Court-Security Officer/DJO position at St. Louis County, MO?
The Family Court of St. Louis County is hiring for a Security Officers/DJO (non-merit) position within the Operations Department.
Entry salary is $20.00/hour for non-POST Certified Officers, $21.00/hour for POST certified officers. This position within the Family Court/Juvenile Office is eligible for 10% addition to pay.
These positions are funded by the Juvenile Justice Preservation Fund and subject to their continued availability.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package that includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability. A full listing of benefits is available under the benefit tab at the top of this page.
Examples of Duties
An employee in this job class is responsible for performing work of moderate difficulty providing security and assistance to Family Court judiciary, staff, and entry screening for the public and staff into the secure detention facility. Work is performed under the supervision of the Security Supervisor. Work involves contact with the public, controlling aggressive and hostile behavior transporting juveniles, serving legal documents, maintaining court room security in the absence of bailiffs, performs bailiff duties for the St. Louis County Court Commissioners. The positions provide additional security for Domestic Violence Court, screens both staff and public for entry into the secure detention facility, fingerprinting, photographing, runs criminal computer checks and following well established rules, regulations and laws. Work is reviewed for adherence to policies and results achieved through observation and work accomplishments. Dress code is business attire.
Patrols and monitors activities occurring in the Family Court Center to observe, prevent, and control potentially hazardous situations.
Provides screening services for visitors, staff and contractors into the secure juvenile detention facility. This position may permanently be assigned to a detention screening position.
Monitors detained youth visitation process in detention.
Reports issues to supervisor on duty.
Guards and transports juveniles to and from other facilities and jurisdictions for purposes of detention, hearings, or other appointments as needed; operates transportation vehicles.
Maintains order in the courtroom to prevent unnecessary noise or disruptions during hearings. Assists and substitutes for bailiffs as needed.
Supervises the behavior of individuals during hearings to ensure the safety and well-being of judges and court personnel.
Takes custody of adults or juveniles, as instructed by the judiciary, to detain for hold-over confinement.
Accompanies staff on visits to juvenile residences and public activities to provide security.
Provides security for specialized dockets of the Family Court.
Provides Courtroom Security for St. Louis County, Family Court Commissioners. This position may be assigned permanently to a courtroom to act as courtroom security.
Prepares all reports and records as required by departmental policy.
Maintains availability by radio for emergency and routine calls for service.
Serves legal documents for the Family Court cases.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of responsible law enforcement experience highly preferred. Current or prior POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) certification is highly preferred.
Possession of a valid driver’s license. An employee in this position will be deputized as a Deputy Juvenile Officer. This position may be required to carry a firearm, OC spray and Taser.
Additional Information
All applicants conditionally offered a permanent part-time, full-time, term or on-call position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. The screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be paid by the County. Applicants will also be required to submit to a background and criminal record check.
EOE. Please contact the Human Resources Department Relay MO 771 or 800 735-2966 if you need any accommodations in the application process, or if you would like this posting in an alternative format.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Salary : $20 - $21
