Court Officer B

Candidates shall use the link below to submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial Branch Application and a resume: https://vermontjudiciary.exacthire.com/job/181563

TheCourt Security Officeris responsible for maintaining the security of courtrooms and courthouses, ensuring the safety of staff and court users. The officer supports the orderly operation of court proceedings and assists judicial officers by maintaining a safe, peaceful, and efficient courtroom environment. Work is performed under the supervision of management.

Theideal candidatedemonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to courthouse safety. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, and experience in security, law enforcement, or de-escalation is preferred.

This is a full-time, permanent position located in Montpelier, Vermont. Starting salary is $19.87 per hour.The Court Security Offer is a Judicial Branch position equivalent to pay grade 17.The State of Vermont's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation.

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 13 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

High School Graduation or GED and 2 years in a responsible position

• Performs security check of the facility, opens the courtroom and checks lights, heat, courtroomequipment and forms required and posts the daily schedule of all courts.
• Inspects cellblock and sally port every morning to ensure that no contraband has been leftovernight, turns on all lights.
• Provides security for the judge, staff and persons within the courtroom.
• Supervises security arrangements, evacuation plans and takes charge in emergency situations.
• Checks in persons scheduled for court, insures all persons have the proper paperwork, directs thepersons due in court to the proper courtroom.
• Provides information on court schedules and proceedings to interested parties and ensures allparties are present in court prior to the entrance of the judge.
• Announces the opening of court, administers oaths to witnesses, enforces proper courtroomdecorum and supervises seating arrangements.
• Takes temporary custody of prisoners and releases them to an officer of the appropriate lawenforcement agency.
• Notifies Sheriff's office of a prisoner transport and maintains security of the individual untilrelieved.
• Responsible for the security and coordination of the jury, while in court, deliberating and ifsequestered.
• Serves papers as directed by the judge or court clerks.
• Court officers may be assigned tasks, other than courtroom assignments, at the discretion ofChief Court Officer or the Court Operations Manager.

Scheduled hours of work generally conform to public court hours, but assignments may extend beyond those hours. Occasional travel to other courts within the State of Vermont may be required. Travel will be reimbursed according to State policies. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature.