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HIRING RANGE: $43.02 - $47.80/hour
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies in this role.
Job Summary
Performs Court Marshal duties, including operation of security equipment such as magnetometer, X-ray, and hand-held wands, transporting prisoners, serving subpoenas, citations and other orders to persons involved in Court cases, effecting arrests within the Municipal Court area, handling firearms with proficiency and safety, and dealing with potentially dangerous situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Maintains order and provides security for all sessions in the courtroom and hallways of Municipal Court.
• Operates Court security equipment. Screens individuals who enter the Court area and Public Safety Center.
• Ensures site setup and establishes security for all Off-Site Specialty Courts.
• Executes municipal warrants within the City of Lakewood. Arrests persons on active warrants. Proofreads new warrants, updates information in warrant files, cancels active warrants when party appears or is arrested. Updates Niche and Ecourt for cancelled warrants to prevent false arrests.
• Transports prisoners in custody on Lakewood Municipal violations, and felony holds, to and from Municipal Court, county jails, and detention facilities.
• Assists Lakewood Police by transporting felons from detention facilities to Jefferson County Jail.
• Backs up/assists Police in non-emergency or emergency situations when called upon.
• Investigates bad checks written to Municipal Court.
• Picks up and deliver bonds and summonses. Delivers paperwork to District Court, and/or Public Defenders' Office.
• Enters Municipal Court warrants into court computer; enters restraining orders and area of restriction orders from the Lakewood Municipal Court into CCIC.
• Provides information or assistance in apprehending suspects with other law enforcement agencies.
• Receives bond payments as an agent for the court; prepares paperwork.
• Serves subpoenas, citations or restraining orders to persons called into Municipal Court as witnesses or defendants.
• Generates prisoner video list for Jeffco and Lakewood Municipal Court Judges and staff.
• Operates NCIC/CCIC computer; updates and runs criminal histories on all penal summonses cited into Municipal Court, runs driver's license histories.
• Operates a law enforcement vehicle safely in non-emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Chief Court Marshal.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to qualify with duty weapon and maintain firearms qualification (.357 Magnum, 9 mm, .40, or .45). Knowledge of the use and care of firearms and the ability to understand and use appropriate levels of force, based on specific circumstances.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement. Ability to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances.
• Ability to remain alert and carefully observe situations in the courtroom, hallways, magnetometer and surrounding environment, especially when transporting prisoners.
• Possesses sound judgment and ability to recognize situations of potential danger.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral direction.
• Integrity and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to be assertive and exert control over belligerent, distressed or abusive persons, when necessary.
• Ability to control prisoners individually and in groups on a fair and impartial basis.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with others from diverse economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to handle abuse, both verbal and physical, when dealing with hostile suspects and others encountered in antagonistic environments.
• Ability to pass a polygraph examination, oral board interview, psychological examination, pre-placement physical, and physical abilities test.
• Requires attending in-service training, as well as classes in specific subjects at the Lakewood Police Academy that are relevant to the Court Marshal position and as determined by the Chief Court Marshal.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance.

Technological Skills

• Computer skills and knowledge of software programs.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Preferred qualifications include evidence of continuing education or training in law enforcement field, Bilingual (English/Spanish-speaking), and two years P.O.S.T. law enforcement experience.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current Colorado P.O.S.T. certification.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. Accordingly, the City celebrates diversity in the workforce. This position description is a valid statement of the job duties, responsibilities, requirements and performance expectations of this position.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.
Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance
Sit, stand or be stationary
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both
even and uneven terrain
Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.
Vision to include; distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain
Environmental Conditions may include
Confined spaces
Extreme cold or heat
Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
Fumes or airborne particles
Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
Outdoor weather conditions
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Wet or humid conditions
Work in high, precarious places
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift 40 pounds from ground to standing position
Vision test
All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
Pay Range
$36.82-$47.80
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.