Apply today as a Court Security Officer for Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

Court Security Officer

Job Responsibilities

Provides security and safety anywhere assigned within the Juvenile Court.
Provides customer service support and direct care monitoring of youth in various court departments and buildings on a temporary, as-needed, and rotation basis.
Appropriately responds to resistance from individuals not following court orders or at risk of harming others or themselves.
Transports juveniles and adult prisoners to and from Juvenile courtrooms at 800 Broadway.
Transports juveniles between 800 Broadway, 2020 Auburn Avenue, and 1000 Main Street.
Provides supervision to prisoners within the court holding facilities.
Completes all daily logs, incident reports, and other required daily paperwork.
Assists with Contempt docket at 800 Broadway and being alert for potential problems.
Assists Juvenile Probation Officers with arrests. Participates in extradition and picks up juvenile detainees from locations in and out of state.
Works cooperatively with all Law Enforcement Agencies.
Delivers money to the bank.
Serves Fourth with Subpoenas, Emergency Orders, and Warrants as necessary.
All other duties as required, including but not limited to providing customer service support and direct care monitoring of youth in various court departments and buildings on a temporary, as-needed, and rotation basis.

Qualifications

Minimum

A high school diploma or GED and one year of related work experience are required.
Valid driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain auto liability insurance.
Must be 21 years or older.
Must obtain OPOTA Basic Bailiff certification and complete all required OPOTA courses upon hire.
Must pass the background screening process.

Preferred Qualifications

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and three years of related work experience are preferred.
Possession of an OPOTA Certification.
Diversion, Equity, and Inclusion experience.

Working Conditions

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
Exposure to individuals who may be unruly at times.

Skills

Complete all logs the Security Department maintains daily, including incident reports and other required paperwork.
Must possess computer/technical skills/abilities, which include: Must be able to do some typing on the computer.
Must possess written and oral communication skills/abilities, including practical written and verbal skills, to communicate effectively with all team members and the public.

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