The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Bailiff/Court Security Officer in the Office of Court Security. Under the direction of the Court Security Manager, the Bailiff/Court Security Officer will perform the duties of a bailiff as that term is used in R.C. 109.77(D) and OAC 109:2-5-01(D) and also perform building security/safety duties and operate building security systems. What You'll Do:
- Carry a firearm and/or TASER and must maintain all qualifications and training as approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
- Perform physical security and safety duties.
- Respond to medical emergencies and maintain a First Aid/CPR/AED certification per the certifying organization's requirements.
- Inspect, monitor, control and patrol work sites, assigned locations, property and/or people.
- Operate building security, badging, and access systems.
- Conduct building walk-throughs according to schedule.
- Implement emergency procedures for building operations.
- Position is not eligible to work remotely but will work a modified schedule: This position will work a 40-hour, four-day workweek. This schedule will allow each Officer to have a scheduled day off on a set day of the week, rotating the days off monthly. Each officer will work two 9.5-hour days (0630-1600) and two 11.5-hour days (0630-1800) with a half hour lunch. This position will also receive a commuter stipend each paycheck.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
What's in it for you: The Supreme Court of Ohio offers a generous compensation package which includes salaries reviewed annually for market adjustments; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; 14% employer contribution to the state retirement plan (OPERS); tuition reimbursement; flex time; and paid vacation, personal and sick time earned in the first month of employment.
Qualifications What we're looking for: - High school diploma required. Associate' s degree preferred.
- Requires a minimum of 1-3 years' of progressively responsible experience in the public security field, military, or law enforcement.
- Requires skills in keyboarding and ability to operate security equipment. Previous experience with using a firearm, TASER, magnetometer , and X-ray equipment a plus.
- Can successfully complete TASER training and firearms certification as prescribed by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission .
- Can successfully obtain certifications in First Aid/CPR/AED.
- Requires the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to establish positive public relations and to interact effectively with justices, judges, attorneys, supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry 50-80 pounds unassisted, stand and walk up to 75% of shift, and the ability to climb stairs daily.
- Requires the ability to manage conflict and to effectively handle difficult people and conversations.
- Requires advanced customer service skills, including the ability to deal with irate customers.
- A valid driver's license is required.
*Special Requirements: Employee is authorized carry a TASER and/or firearm at all times while on duty and employee is required to maintain TASER and firearms training as approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. This position is regularly exposed to sensitive information and the employee is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.
Technical Skills: Security
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Situational Awareness, Observation