Court Security Coordinator, 19 hours/week

• Conducts safety and security checks, including extensive hand searches and personal property searches.
• Operates screening equipment such as an x-ray machine, walk-through metal detector, and hand wand.
• Assists the Court Security Manager with the implementation of safety, security, and evacuation plans and procedures within the court facility.
• Maintains order by patrolling the courtroom and throughout the courthouse facility.
• Maintains chain of custody concerning confiscated weapons or contraband entering the courthouse.
• Coordinates the scheduling of appointments with defendants to complete their court-ordered fingerprinting.  
• Fingerprints defendants for the Oro Valley Town Court and processes disposition reports.
• Detains individuals as needed until law enforcement arrive.
• Escorts and guides visitors and others having business in the Court to the requested courtroom/location.
• Prepares and submits reports on security incidents.
• Patrols the exterior perimeters, checks windows, doors and other actual or potential access to the court and identifies safety or security concerns.
• Patrols the interior perimeter hallways, corridors, courtrooms and other areas for unauthorized persons and packages.
• Maintains a visible presence to deter disturbances and assist the public throughout the court facility.
• Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid and CPR as a first responder.
• Supports the town’s policies, goals and objectives and works with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives and ensures compliance with safety procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication with judges, court personnel, court security, and the diverse individuals and groups who visit court facilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics and application of non-lethal weapons for controlling volatile situations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement, methods, and techniques for providing safety and security services.
• Knowledge of safe and lawful handling of defensive weapons.
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Town, County, Arizona Supreme Court, State and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law and other relevant directives.
• Knowledge of trends and practices in safety and security.
• Skill in court security procedures including use of x-ray machine and metal detectors.
• Skill in making good observations, recalling facts, and maintaining a security awareness of the courthouse.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience in court security, law enforcement, jail or prison security, military, or other closely related experience.
• Completion of Court Security Officer Academy within first twelve (12) months of hire.
• Must be able to acquire first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
• Must successfully complete a background screening and fingerprinting prior to beginning employment pursuant to the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration 5-303(E)(2).
• Successfully pass drug testing for illegal substances pursuant to the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration 5-303(I)(1)(a).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• May be exposed to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and/or infectious diseases.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, have vision acuity (near and far) for security observation, color vision for security functions.
• Touch/finger dexterity for searching bags, etc.  
• Work requires good physical strength and condition to apply restraining techniques, defensive tactics, react to physical confrontations and emergency situations.
• May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function for this position.

Salary : $20 - $22