Deputy - Law ; Court Security Officer - Circuit Court; No SORP Job Leonardtown area,Maryland USA,Government

Position: Deputy - Law Contract (Court Security Officer - Circuit Court) (No SORP)

Overview

This is a special deputy position responsible to provide law enforcement services for St. Mary’s County in accordance with all applicable statutes and laws. The primary responsibility will be for prompt and proper action in all matters pertaining to Circuit Courthouse security and related duties. Applicants must complete the Personal History Statement prior to selecting Apply and save it to attach at the end of the application process.

Responsibilities

Responsible for prompt and proper action in all matters pertaining to Circuit Court security and related duties

Searches courtrooms prior to court commencing, during court recesses and at the conclusion of the court docket

Conducts physical interior security checks of the Circuit Courthouse, to include but not limited to: court rooms, meeting spaces, holding cells, office spaces, and restrooms

Conducts physical exterior perimeter security checks of the Circuit Courthouse

Monitors persons within the Circuit Courthouse and on the exterior perimeter, via surveillance from within the Central Security Room

Facilitates access as appropriate to controlled areas of the courthouse from within the Central Security Room

Maintains radio communications with the assigned Central Security Room Officer

Operates metal detector/security devices and x-ray scanning machine

Observes spectators, witnesses, victims, and defendants to prevent or quell any disturbances that may occur on courthouse property

Maintains a position within the courtroom during court proceedings to ensure safety of the judge/magistrate, jury, and all other persons within the courtroom

Takes charge of defendants ordered to pay court costs or takes into custody persons directed by the court to be incarcerated until turned over to a transporting officer

Maintains control of any prisoners in their custody

May transport prisoners to and from the court as needed

Carries out orders and directives of the Judge

Completes court paperwork and serves processes when necessary

Detains persons suspected of committing crimes

Successfully completes all agency and MPCTC required training to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer

This position is designated as non-essential personnel during inclement weather and other emergencies

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic understanding of Circuit Courthouse security operations and procedures

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures

Knowledge of the Office of the Sheriff policies and procedures

Ability to use and maintain firearms and related police issued equipment

Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public

Ability to make decisions in accordance with established federal, state and local laws

Ability to apply departmental policies to daily work problems

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain records

Ability to plan, organize, and execute complicated and continuing assignments accurately, with minimum instruction or review

Effective business English, grammar, legal terminology, and math skills

High School Diploma or GED

Six (6) years or more of related experience

Additional Requirements

Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid Maryland driver’s license and be a U.S. citizen

Must pass physical agility test, polygraph, physical and psychological examination, drug screen and successfully pass extensive background investigation with favorable results

Weight must be in proportion to height, body frame and age

Vision must be correctable to 20/20

Must possess a valid Law Enforcement Certification from the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) or had been certified within the last three years and eligible for re-certification

Candidates who have an out-of-state law enforcement officer certification must be eligible for, and successfully complete, a Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission approved Comparative and Compliance program upon hire

Must successfully pass an annual State-mandated physical agility assessment, a biennial State-mandated mental health assessment, and any other…


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