Court Deputy - Common Pleas Court

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

Provide security in all facilities in which Court personnel are located. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION 

The following duties indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position.  They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position.  Other duties may be required or assigned at any time.   
1.

Provide security and safety at all Court operated facilities.                          
2.

Screen and control access to all Court facilities; and monitor the facilities’ perimeters. 
3.

Respond to emergency needs and situations.
4.

Maintain crowd control and assist with prisoner supervision.
5.

Assist with jury views, sequestration, and escort.
6.

Perform arrests and prisoner transport.
7.

Assist, communicate, and provide direction to the public.
8.

Review, process, and complete paperwork, and produce reports in accordance with operational and personnel requirements.
9.

  Input information into Court and law enforcement systems.
10.

Maintain certification and proficiency in LEADS/NORIS, Taser, Firearms, CPR/AED, and any other safety/security programs adopted by the Court.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1.

    Minimum of a High School Diploma.  
2.

   Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
3.

   May be required to drive a County vehicle.   
4.

    LEADS/NORIS Certification eligibility required; valid Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy (OPOTA) Certificate. 
5.

   Must be able to be appointed as Special Deputy by the Lucas County Sheriff.                        
6.

    Must possess keen analytical and organizational skills and the ability to function at a high level within a large, complex organization.            
7.

    Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment.                                  
8.

    Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.                         
9.

    Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high pressure atmosphere under severe time constraints.  Must have excellent-management skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented. 
10.

  Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Judges, other elected officials, Court employees, Law Enforcement officers, Lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public.                                   
11.

  Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential informatio...