Serves as a Court Security Officer assigned to provide security and related services to the St. Clair County Courts for all persons employed by or having business within the Court Buildings.   Responsible for the weapons screening of all persons and property entering the Court Buildings under the direction of the Court Security Coordinator. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the Court Security Coordinator.

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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees of the court buildings.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Knowledge of methods and techniques for maintaining proper order in a public setting.

Ability to remain alert at all times and to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Good physical condition, which shall mean the ability to apprehend, subdue and control individuals who require physical intervention.

Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, fax, copier in order to keep simple records.  

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate incident records, correspondence, reports and tabulations. 

Ability to work with and maintain current knowledge of the court weapon screening equipment. 

Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures. 

Ability to get along with the public and maintain working relationships with criminal justice officials.

Demonstrate good judgment, tact and courtesy. 

Ability to deal with and maintain confidentiality in an appropriate manner consistent with court standards.

Graduation from an accredited high school (GED acceptable).  Five years police related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certified police officer with prior law enforcement related experience preferred. 

The qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain this license during employment in the position.

Requires experience in successfully dealing with the public in a wide variety of situations. 

Demonstrate familiarity and proficiency with issued weapons and equipment.

Efficiently and politely perform a thorough screening for weapons on all persons entering the Court Buildings.

Maintain current and up to date knowledge of all court equipment utilized in the performance of the weapons screening program.

Ability to respond and resolve any security related issues within the court buildings.

Prepare accurate and thorough reports as required.

Able to work at any and all of the weapons screening stations.

Maintain issued equipment.

Assists law enforcement officers and court officials in emergencies by following established procedures for the evacuation of personnel from the building, lock down of building, conducting searches, etc.

Perform related work as required.