Full Time Court Runner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $54,995.20 Annually
Location : Pensacola, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00586
Division: Community Services Division
Opening Date: 07/14/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
This class is assigned to provide security to county, circuit, and juvenile courts for the 1st Judicial Circuit in Escambia County. May provide field training to new employees and may provide lead direction to civilian employees.
NOTE: This position is an exclusively OFF-ROAD position. Court Security Deputies will not be eligible for certain allowances that are available to on-road deputies.
FOR OUT-OF-STATE CERTIFIED OR MILITARY MEMBERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
If you are certified in Law Enforcement in another state, a federal agency, or military, or if you have more than four years' break in Law Enforcement certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy and may qualify for an Out-of-State Equivalency. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the assessment center.
**At the Sheriff's discretion, a full-time certified Deputy Sheriff with prior law enforcement experience with an agency with more than 100 sworn personnel is considered a lateral hire and may be awarded one step in the ECSO Step Plan for each two (2) years of previous experience. For example, the starting salary for a lateral hire with twenty (20) years of full-time experience with an agency with more than 100 sworn personnel may be placed at Step 10 in the ECSO Step Plan.**
Examples of Duties
Maintains security in and around the courts; ensures the safety and security of court personnel and the public; escorts jurors during court breaks.
Conducts and documents security inspections prior to court sessions.
Answers calls and complaints within the judicial center; may conduct investigations regarding these complaints.
Assists individuals and the general public entering the judicial center.
Patrols inside the building and the perimeters of the judicial centers to preserve public order and tranquility and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against person or property.
Makes arrests and testifies in the prosecution of law violators on the judicial center premises; prepares detailed and accurate reports to be used in follow-up investigations and court actions.
Protects crime scenes, gathers, and preserves evidence within the judicial centers; directs and coordinates activities on-site until relieved by a supervisor.
Serves warrants, capias, court orders, and other legal processes; arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders.
Thoroughly searches confinement areas in a systematic manner, locating and seizing any contraband, and preserving any evidence found in accordance with agency policy; searches prisoners as required or directed; transfers prisoners from holding areas into courtrooms; guards prisoners during court appearances, maintaining security and control of the prisoner, ensuring that no prisoners or other persons are injured and no escapes or disturbances occur.
Sequesters juries overnight when necessary.
Assists in moving inmates and detainees.
Collects fingerprints and DNA samples of individuals convicted of crimes.
May perform work outside of the confines of the judicial centers in emergency situations as deemed necessary by the Sheriff or his designee.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Typical Qualifications
Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma (G.E.D.), AND completion of a basic training program for Law Enforcement approved by the CJSTC in the state of Florida, AND passed the Florida state officer certification examination
Physical Agility Test requirements:
You will be required to take and pass a Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.) at the beginning of the pre-employment process in order to proceed. The P.A.T. is conducted in a time-dependent, continuous flow manner. The P.A.T. determines the participants level of physical condition and aerobic capacity. This course must be completed in under 6 minutes and 4 seconds (6:04). The tasks associated with this test measure specific physical abilities which include:
-exiting a vehicle/opening a trunk
-running 220 yards
-completing an obstacle course
-dragging a 150-pound dummy
-completing the obstacle course a second time
-running 220 yards
-dry firing a weapon six (6) time with each hand
-placing items in and closing trunk/entering a vehicle
Licensing Requirements (positions in this class typically require):
CJSTC certification
FDLE certification
Valid driver's license
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Basic investigative techniques and procedures.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
Rules of civil process and related statutes.
CPR.
Firearms operations.
Recordkeeping procedures.
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Charging suspects with violations.
Interviewing witnesses and suspects.
Tracking chain of custody related to evidence.
Maintaining records and logs.
Serving civil processes.
Utilizing firearms.
Preparing and maintaining activity reports, logs, and related documentation.
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.
NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
NOTE:
This position is an exclusively OFF-ROAD position. Court Security Deputies will not be eligible for certain allowances that are available to on-road deputies.
**At the Sheriff's discretion, a full-time Deputy Sheriff with previous law enforcement experience with an agency with more than 100 sworn personnel (considered a lateral hire), may have a starting salary comparable to an existing ECSO Deputy Sheriff with the same amount of experience, with a cap of 20 years maximum. For example, the starting salary for a lateral hire with 15 years of full-time experience with an agency with more than 100 sworn personnel may/will be comparable to a 15-year ECSO Deputy. A lateral hire will not be compensated at a wage greater than an existing ECSO Deputy Sheriff with an equal number of years of law enforcement experience.**
Health Coverage with HRA:
PPO - 2 plans*
HDHP-High Deductible Health Plan-1
Cost per month:
Plan 1-PPO Plan 2-PPO Plan 3-HDHP
Employee $133.46 $40.00 $12.66
Emply & Spouse $553.30 $233.32 $185.80
Emply & Child(ren) $540.06 $240.00 $175.08
Family $786.34 $293.34 $227.20
*Flexible Spending Plan with pre-tax medical, dental, vision, and dependent care costs
3rd Plan Option is a High Deductible Health Plan:
$1600 Deductible needs to be met, then 20% is owed for any services
HSA with HDHP
County Employee Wellness Clinic
Employee Assistance Program - no cost to employee or family members
Dental coverage-Free for Employee Only Coverage
Vision coverage available
Long-Term Disability Policy available
Florida Retirement System Pension Plan - 3% cost to employee; 8 years vested
Florida Retirement System Investment Plan - 3% cost to employee; 1 year vested
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy - no cost to employee; additional life insurance coverage available
Deferred Compensation Plan with Nationwide
8 hours vacation leave per month (increases over time)
10 hours sick leave per month
13 Paid Holidays
Educational Incentive Pay - 2% for each 5 years of continuous service
Direct Deposit
Sick Leave Pool
College Tuition Reimbursement Program (A-100%, B-90%, C-80%)
Uniforms and Equipment furnished
No state income tax in Florida
Take Home Vehicle (based upon assignment)
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? NOTE: All education must be listed in the "Education" section of your application.NOTE: Your application will be rated ineligible if your relevant education is not listed in the correct sections as listed above.

• Yes
• No

02
Have you completed a Law Enforcement Academy in the state of Florida (or Equivalency of Training program) AND passed the Florida State Officer Certification Exam?NOTE: The Corrections Academy and State Exam is different than Law Enforcement. Corrections certification DOES NOT certify you in Law Enforcement.NOTE: Certification in another state DOES NOT certify you in the state of Florida until you complete a Florida LE Academy (or EOT) and passed the Florida State Officer Certification Exam.NOTE: if you have not completed a Florida LE Academy, you will need to apply on our Deputy Sheriff/Cadet job posting.

• Yes
• No
• No, I am certified in another state
• I have completed an LE Academy in the state of Florida (or EOT program), but I have not taken and passed the Florida State Officer Certification Exam.
• I am currently attending a Law Enforcement Academy (or EOT) in the state of Florida

03
Do you understand that this position is an exclusively OFF-ROAD position, and will ONLY be assigned to the Courthouse/Juvenile units? Due to this, Court Security Deputies are not subject to certain allowances that are available to on-road deputies.

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you ever been denied issuance of a driver's license or have you ever had a license suspended or revoked? If yes, provide brief details. If no, enter "NA."
06
This position requires a physical ability test. Would you be able to take this test or examination with or without accommodation?NOTE: P.A.T. tasks are listed in the job description.

• Yes
• No

07
If you need a physical accommodation for the physical abilities test, please indicate what accommodation you would require. If no accommodation is needed, indicate N/A.P.A.T. tasks are listed in the job description.
08
Have you ever been fingerprinted for any reason (arrest, job application, military, etc.)? If yes, provide brief details. If no, enter "NA."
09
Do you claim Veteran's Preference?

• Yes
• No

10
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, which of the below qualifies you for Veteran's Preference?

• Disabled Veteran that has served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability which is compensable under public laws administered by the DVA or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Dept. of Defense
• The spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability and who, because of this disability, cannot qualify for employment
• The spouse of a Veteran who is missing in action, captured in the line of duty by hostile force, or detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power
• A Veteran of any war who has served at least one (1) day during a war time period. Must have Honorable Discharge. Active Duty for Training shall not be allowed for eligibility.
• A Veteran who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal
• The unremarried widow(er) of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow(er) if a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Defense
• A Veteran who has served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under Honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under Honorable conditions. Active Duty for Training shall not be allowed for eligibility
• A current member of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• N/A

11
I understand that if claiming Veteran's Preference, I must submit ALL the appropriate/supporting documentation to confirm my qualifications for Veteran's Preference in order to be awarded the appropriate Veteran's Preference. NOTE: Supporting documentation can be submitted via email to krtoche@escambiaso.com; via fax at 850-436-9606; or in person at the Escambia County Sheriff's Office Administration building located at 1700 West Leonard St., Pensacola, FL..NOTE: Supporting documentation must be submitted in order to receive the appropriate Veteran's Preference. If the supporting documentation is not submitted, Veteran's Preference will not be awarded. NOTE: For any questions regarding what documentation is required, please email krtoche@escambiaso.co