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Description Court Security Officer - Deputy Sheriff ***Part Time The City of Roanoke is seeking a Part-Time Deputy Sheriff to perform protective services work and serve as a bailiff in the courthouse/courtrooms of the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security, order, and decorum of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.

By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is a part-time position. For more information: Visit @RoanokeSheriffsOffice on Facebook.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment.

By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure the security of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions Transport and supervise the movement of prisoners to and from court or otherwise as required Ensure that offenders are fingerprinted and processed in accordance with departmental policies, laws, and regulations Handle emergencies, fire evacuations, bomb threats or other disturbances which may occur within the courthouse Ensure proper security, order, and decorum of prisoners, staff and visitors of the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center Monitor cameras and surveillance equipment maintained within the courthouse Provide information which is legally permissible to citizens, police officers and/or other criminal justice professionals Keep records and prepare reports Comply with departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations Obey all lawful orders of superior officers Participate in training programs/sessions as required To perform such other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Must have successfully completed basic jailor/court services/civil process academy and be DCJS Court Security Officer certified in Virginia OR attend court services training at a law enforcement training academy to obtain certification upon employment.

Law Enforcement Officer certification preferred but not required. Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a major in social or police science desirable but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental Information LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, reports, and legal documents.

Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to resolve conflicts.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables when working collaboratively toward a common issue or resolution. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Holds current Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Court Security Officer certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.