JOB OPPORTUNITY- Court Security Officer

Hinsdale County Court Security Officer

Employment Status:

Part Time – Hourly

Pay: 

$27.00 / Hour

Responsible to: 

Hinsdale County Sheriff

Hours:

2-3 hours a month for regularly scheduled county court. Additional hours will be required for special court hearings and for trials, as scheduled by the court.

Responsibilities:

The Court Security Officer is responsible for assisting the County Court Judge with maintaining an orderly and civil court environment. This court security officer is responsible for entrance security by operating metal detectors and conducting appropriate searches of people entering the courtroom. The court security officer is also responsible for responding to disorderly or dangerous people in the courtroom. The court security officer is also responsible to provide reports regarding court proceedings to keep the other Sheriff’s Office employees up to date on court proceedings.

Requirements:

· Colorado POST Certified preferred

· Able to pass a criminal background check

· Able to pass Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office employee background investigation process 

· Training in court security concepts and procedures (can be provided by the Hinsdale Sheriff’s Office)

· Able to exercise self-discipline and restraint in tense situations

· Must have good verbal communication skills

· Must understand court process and be able to provide accurate reports of court proceedings to the Sheriff

· Must understand and be able to exercise de-escalation principles

· Able to gain and maintain TASER certification

· Able to pass Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office firearm qualification

· Able to maintain proficiency with arrest control techniques

· Able to maintain proficiency with weapons and tools provided by the Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office

· Able to stand for hours at a time at a security station during court proceedings

· Able to lift and move 50lbs

Application Process:

Applications can be downloaded from the Hinsdale County Sheriff Website (www.hinsdalecountysheriff.com). Applications should be filled out completely and returned to the Sheriff’s Office. 

Contact Sheriff Chris Kambish with any questions. (970) 944-2291 ckambish@hinsdalecountysheriff.com