Certified Court Security Officer - Deputy Sheriff *PART TIME

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Part‑Time Deputy Sheriff to perform protective services work and serve as a bailiff in the courthouse/courtrooms of the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security, order, and decorum of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions.

City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. We are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors demonstrate open communication and foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

• Ensure the security of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions
• Transport and supervise the movement of prisoners to and from court or otherwise as required
• Ensure offenders are fingerprinted and processed in accordance with departmental policies, laws, and regulations
• Handle emergencies, fire evacuations, bomb threats or other disturbances which may occur within the courthouse
• Ensure proper security, order, and decorum of prisoners, staff, and visitors of the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center
• Monitor cameras and surveillance equipment maintained within the courthouse
• Provide information which is legally permissible to citizens, police officers, and/or other criminal justice professionals
• Keep records and prepare reports
• Comply with departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Obey all lawful orders of superior officers
• Participate in training programs/sessions as required
• Perform such other duties as assigned

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Education & Experience: Must have successfully completed a basic jailor/court services/civil process academy and be DCJS Court Security Officer certified in Virginia OR attend court services training at a law‑enforcement training academy to obtain certification upon employment. Law Enforcement Officer certification preferred but not required. Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school with a major in social or police science desirable but not required;
  
  or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community orally and in writing. Ability to present information effectively to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables while collaborating toward a common resolution.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Holds current Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Court Security Officer certification.
• Physical Demands: Requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; talking or hearing; frequent sitting; ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Regular exposure to outside weather conditions and wet/humid conditions. Normal to moderate to loud noise levels.

As a part‑time employee, benefits are limited. Refer to the City of Roanoke on Facebook or contact the Human Resources Department for details.