Court Services Deputy (Part-Time)

Position Requirements

Applicants for the position of Court Services Deputy must:

• Applicant must have a High school diploma and a minimum of one year of experience in a law enforcement and/or complex security setting.
• Applicant must be MCOLES certified or certifiable upon appointment.
• Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Applicant must be free of any felony convictions.
• Applicant must pass a thorough background investigation and be free of any instances of moral turpitude.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement and security protocols.
2. Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, policies and regulations.
3. Ability to use sound independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
4. Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with court personnel, juries, County employees, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials and the public.
5. Ability to assess situations and work effectively under stress and in emergency situations.
6. Basic skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, with the ability to learn any necessary features of the court’s software programs and applicable state software databases.

Typical Examples of Work:

An employee in this classification may be called upon to perform the following tasks which are illustrative and not exhaustive in nature:

1. Responsible for the opening and closing of the secured facilities to the public.
2. Responsible for a physical check of all persons and containers entering the facilities by performing various tasks such as: Operating weapons screening equipment including hand-held and walk-through metal detectors, x-ray machines, and other security equipment.
3. Performs security patrols and contraband searches of the courtrooms and additional interior areas within the courthouse/assigned building.
4. Provides protection for judicial officials/jurors/public during proceedings.
5. Performs security (foot or vehicular patrols) and contraband searches of exterior areas of the courthouse.
6. Directs the opening and closing of courtrooms.
7. Provides security response in emergency situations and makes requests for needed assistance.
8. Assumes custody of individuals remanded into custody by the Judge.
9. Monitors public and private entrances and corridors.
10. Assists Law Enforcement officers in guarding prisoners in the courtrooms and adjacent holding areas, and moving prisoners in and out of court as needed.
11. Maintains order and decorum in an assigned courtroom. Remains positioned in a location that enables the officer to monitor all persons and activities in the courtroom.
12. Enforces court or facility policies and/or rules, if they are not contrary to Sheriff Department polices or rules, and are approved by the Sheriff and or his designee.
13. Courteously provides directions and general information to persons entering the building.
14. Renders first aid to citizens and or employees when possible.
15. Assists the court with Preliminary Breath Test, Swab Drug Test and other various tasks when possible.
16. Performs other security and security-related tasks and duties as directed.

General Statement of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Sheriff and a designated command officer, is assigned four primary duties including judicial security, courtroom security, building security and ancillary support security functions. From an overall perspective, is responsible for providing a safe environment for the citizens, courts and employees of the facility to which he/she is assigned.

As a member of the Livingston County Court Security Unit of the Sheriff’s Office, the Court Services Unit Deputy may be assigned to perform court security and bailiff duties at any County court facility as well as the Law Center.