SUMMARY: This is work performed to provide security of the courts to include judges, witnesses, jurors, prisoners, and the general public. This classification has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining security in and around holding cells by checking facilities and taking head counts of inmates
- Maintaining the security of the courtroom and related areas
- Inspecting the courtroom for any concealed weapons
- Maintaining order and appropriate behavior in the courtroom
- Providing information, parking passes, etc., to jurors
- Providing security and proper placement for court files
- Following instructions of presiding judge
- Maintaining contact with the general public, court officials, and other county officials in the performance of assigned activities
- Performing other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development Certificate (GED)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have no felony convictions within the past 10 years
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of or ability to learn county and department operations, ordinances, policies, procedures, terminology, codes, radio signals, and/or materials as they relate to assignment
- Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable federal and state, laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to assignment
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammar
- Knowledge of court systems, rules, practices, and procedures; legal terminology, documents, regulations, and state laws related to assigned court
- Knowledge of the Douglas County court system
- Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal investigation procedures, practices and operations
- Knowledge of legal processes and terminology if required by assignment
- Knowledge of the nature and risks of public safety
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation, of all department equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles as required by assignment
- Knowledge of modern court/office practices, methods, and equipment
- Knowledge of modern law enforcement and corrections principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and equipment
- Knowledge of specialized software, machinery, materials, terminology, and/or forms essential to the assignment
- Skill in creating, maintaining, and organizing accurate, detailed, and complete in accordance with standard record-keeping procedures
- Skill in effective inter-personal and public relations; excellent oral and written communication skills to satisfactorily resolve conflicts and issues, and to explain established policies and procedures to employees and the general public
- Skill in exercising discretion in determining data classification and in referencing such analysis, to establish standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships
- Skill in exercising tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations
- Skill in handling and operating all assigned equipment, tools, and/or vehicles in a safe and proficient manner
- Skill in managing confrontational situations and stress and emotional issues related to clientele in a professional manner
- Skill in performing tasks which require attention to detail, and completing assigned jobs efficiently and correctly
- Skill in the operation of electronic restraining devices
- Skill in typing and entering data into a computer system accurately and efficiently
- Ability to apply common sense to understand, follow, and complete verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate and interact clearly and effectively with all those contacted in the course of work in a professional and courteous manner, both orally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective, professional, and cordial working relationships
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and respect in client interactions, with disabled individuals and others needing special assistance; ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to effectively brief supervisors
- Ability to follow established safety rules and departmental policies and procedures
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally and to exercise discretion in performing assigned job duties; inability to maintain confidentiality will be grounds for dismissal
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions within policy guidelines by exercising good judgment and intelligent situation-assessment
- Ability to provide leadership, instruction, and direction
- Ability to read and comprehend a variety of documents, memos, instructions, correspondence, policies, et cetera
- Ability to react quickly and calmly under pressure and highly stressful conditions
- Ability to remain composed, and professional in a stressful environment
- Ability to compile information to create clear and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other written material
- Ability to resolve routine and non-routine problems and complaints by applying or adapting established policies and procedures
- Ability and willingness to meet physical requirements and perform job duties
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions or direct supervision
- Ability to work under stress and during emergency situations
Employment Opportunities (Section 13-50)
“ The recruitment, selection, appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race, age, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, national origin, physical handicap or political affiliation or sexual preference.”
Exempt : No
Type : PT Employee
Department : Sheriff Enforcement/280
Location : 280
