Overview
Court Security Officer (Grade 7) Jobs in Yuma, AZ at Yuma County
Title: Court Security Officer (Grade 7)
Company: Yuma County
Location: Yuma, AZ
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7507831
**Job Summary**
- NATURE OF WORK
- Under general supervision, maintains general security and safety of
the Superior Court and Justice Courts in Yuma County; operates metal
detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and
hazardous objects; prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas;
patrols facilities as directed and monitors video cameras; provides
customer service as required.
**Nature of Work**
- (Illustrative Only)*Patrols buildings, facilities, and grounds;
provides a visible, armed security presence at the public entrance and
throughout the Superior Court building, Juvenile Justice Center and
Justice Courts; carries and safely employs department issued firearms
and other defensive weapons as situations dictate; operates metal
detectors and x-ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and
hazardous objects; addresses situations that may be or escalate to a
disturbance or hazard to the courthouse; issues identification badges to
control employee bypass entrances and prevent unauthorized access to
restricted areas; monitors and regularly test closed circuit TV and
various fire and security alarm systems; may serve, as directed, as a
security escort or as a security presence in a variety of court
situations; responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid and
CPR as a first responder; participates on the superior court emergency
response team, following the courts disaster/emergency response
procedures; implements emergency procedures as directed and when
appropriate; investigates, prepares, and submits reports on security
incidents and completes daily incident recaps; maintains absolute
confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted
County information; abides by the Code of Conduct for Judicial
Employees; performs related duties as required or assigned.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**Work is performed in a
standard office environment and Court facilities; may be exposed to
potential physical harm, infectious diseases and/or physical violence;
required to physically restrain persons, and effectively deal with
stressful and potentially hazardous emergency situations; must maintain
a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards; may be
required to lift and/or carry people, supplies, equipment and/or other
heavy, bulky items; must be able to quickly ascend stairs to respond in
an emergency situation; must be able to wear and carry assigned duty
gear to include a ballistic vest; must be able to stand for long periods
of time, walk and use stairs.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Knowledge of:** Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules,
administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal
rules, and requirements; Yuma County and Superior Court policies and
procedures; Superior Court in Yuma County- Rules of the Judicial Merit
System and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees; principles,
practices, techniques, and equipment used in Court security; Standard
Operating Guidelines for the Security Division of Superior Court in Yuma
County; legal terminology and court processes and procedures; community
resources and services.
- Skills in:** Interacting with people of different social, economic,
and ethnic backgrounds; working under pressure in a dynamic work
environment with changing demands and priorities; communicating
effectively with persons who are confused, angry, and/or openly hostile;
establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with
court employees, and the public; exercising sound judgment within
general policy guidelines; using and maintaining proficiency in the use
of firearms, special weapons, and special law enforcement equipment;
operating a personal computer utilizing a va iety of software
applications; maintaining situational awareness to identify potential
threats and respond accordingly.
- Ability to:** Identify hazardous or unsafe conditions; qualify with
firearms and less lethal weapons, as assigned, on an annual basis;
evaluate and respond appropriately to security problems in a swift and
effective manner; follow written and oral instructions; communicate
effectively both orally and in writing **
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**EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE**
