Job: ASSISTANT COURT SECURITY OFFICER

The Judiciary Court Security Unit falls under the Department of Court Administration. The Assistant Court Security Officer works with the Court Security Officer to ensure the effectiveness of the day-to-day security operations at Court locations and is required to work with and keep the Court Manager or Assistant Court Manager informed of security issues.

The Court Manager/Assistant Court Manager as part of the management team of the district, keeps the rest of the team informed (including the Senior Magistrate, Magistracy Registrar and District Clerk of the Peace).

• Reports to the Court Security Officer and Court Manager/Assistant Court Manager all security matters occurring during his shift.
• Assists periodically with the day-to-day supervision and administration of security matters as directed by the Court Security Officer.
•  Maintains operational security standards in his area.
• Performs Jury Sequestration duties.
• Monitors the CCTV monitoring system.
• Conducts investigations when necessary.
•  Provides personal protection of Judicial Officers when necessary.
• Completes daily shift reports.
•  Provides reports as requested by the Court Manager/Assistant Court Manager.
• Ensures record keeping systems including station diaries, pocket diaries and occurrence registers are accurately maintained.
• Performs driving duties.

• Monitors the deportment, appearance and general conduct of Support Officers under his charge.
• Performs any other related duties as directed by the Court Security Officer.

• A thorough understanding of investigative processes.

• Technical training and experience in a highly technological Security Monitoring and surveillance environment.
• Keen sense of observation and awareness.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to concentrate and monitor video systems over extended periods.
• Team work and team leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take instructions and to effectively carry out instructions to completion.
• Creative –thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and security related software and computer operations.

• A minimum of three (3) years working experience in the protective services or a recognized security establishment.
• Certified Security Supervisor (CSS) designation would be an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) CXC/GCE passes including Mathematics and English.
• Any relevant combination of experience and training.