Court Security Assistant at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Court Security Assistant (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8075
DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $44,110.00 - 66,165.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $48,000.00 - 56,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/28/2025.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires


• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting


• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both


• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Wellness program, workout facilities


• Employee/family onsite health clinic


• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility


• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The Municipal Court of the City of Fort Collins is hiring a full-time Court Security Assistant (40 Hours/Week) to provide security for the officers, judge, referees, clients, and other personnel. The Court Security Assistant position performs a range of security enforcement and administrative duties within the Municipal Court, which includes ensuring the security of the courtroom, the safety of court personnel and those appearing in court by completing the screening processes for entry into the Municipal Court . In addition, this position provides information and assistance to the public, follow-up with related administrative functions, completes reports, and other related duties.

This is a great opportunity for current or former law enforcement professionals who still want to impact their community but in a less stressful environment than many patrol or public-facing responsibilities. It is also a great opportunity for veterans with security experience. Required qualifications include three years of experience working as a law enforcement officer OR equivalent military security experience OR 5 years experience in private security and completion of certifications listed below in the Required Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training section. The ideal candidate has experience working with the public, communicates in a clear and respectful manner, and can deliver superb customer service through personal interactions with individuals who may be impacted by drugs, alcohol, anger management, or similar escalation of emotions. In two words, a protector and peacemaker.

What other benefits come with this position? Competitive pay, robust benefit offerings, a cohesive team of court employees, and direct work with the public that has a significant impact and the potential to change lives. We invite you to apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Responsible for all security aspects of a courthouse, including ensuring that the judges and judicial staff, court employees, and the general public visiting the courthouse are safe.


• Operate court security equipment and screen residents before they enter court areas


• Maintain order and decorum in the court areas and may assist in the courtroom when the court is in session.


• Assists the Court in non-emergency or emergency situations until police arrive and assist police officer(s), as directed.


• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents, and is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.


• Respond to and resolve conflicts using conflict resolution techniques.


• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of the court facilities (including exterior perimeters), monitor courtrooms, staff areas, and lobbies for unauthorized persons and packages, and respond to requests for security services and take appropriate action.


• Address situations that may intensify or escalate to a disturbance or hazard in the court facility.


• Prepare and submit reports on security incidents.


• Provide exceptional customer service when communicating and assisting clients, customers, co-workers, outside vendors, contractors, other city personnel, etc.


• Assist in developing security procedures, manuals, and training as needed. Facilitate and/or coordinate security-related training for court personnel.


• May provide escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.


• Monitor panic alarm systems, closed circuit TV, door access, and other security systems.


• Use radios and other communication devices to report emergency situations to dispatch clearly.


• Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.


• Enter and/or clear warrants into CCIC, and provide ID information from CCIC when requested by the Court.


• Assist in the courtroom as Bailiff as needed.


• May operate a computer or the court's computer database software.


• May perform other court-related duties upon request.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent public relations and communications skills, including the ability to interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and the ability to diffuse and handle potentially emotional or volatile at-risk populations


• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to precisely articulate complex information to others in an ethical and respectful manner


• Ability to handle and remain calm during high stress and emergency situations


• Sound judgment and ability to recognize situations of potential danger


• Interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds


• High integrity, ethical behavior, and the ability to handle confidential information


• Ability to obtain and maintain access to CBI CCIC/NCIC (National Crime Information Center) and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) records


• Ability to remain alert and aware of surroundings


• Perform CPR and first aid


• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing


• Maintain and update a variety of files and records


• Prepare clear and concise reports


• Ability to use computers, spreadsheet, database and word processing software


• Ability to support and encourage an effective and innovative team environment, demonstrate flexibility, establish and maintain strong working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates Associates / Bachelor's degree or other specialized skill training / certification may be required in some positions. Criminal Justice or related field is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Three years of experience working in a security, criminal justice, law enforcement, or military environment serving in a security or enforcement position.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's \"Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy\" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check,

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Court Security Assistant

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

The Municipal Court of the City of Fort Collins is hiring a full-time Court Security Assistant (40 Hours/Week) to provide security for the officers, judge, referees, clients, and other personnel. The Court Security Assistant position performs a range of security enforcement and administrative duties within the Municipal Court, which includes ensuring the security of the courtroom, the safety of court personnel and those appearing in court by completing the screening processes for entry into the Municipal Court . In addition, this position provides information and assistance to the public, follow-up with related administrative functions, completes reports, and other related duties.

This is a great opportunity for current or former law enforcement professionals who still want to impact their community but in a less stressful environment than many patrol or public-facing responsibilities. It is also a great opportunity for veterans with security experience. Required qualifications include three years of experience working as a law enforcement officer OR equivalent military security experience OR 5 years experience in private security and completion of certifications listed below in the Required Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training section. The ideal candidate has experience working with the public, communicates in a clear and respectful manner, and can deliver superb customer service through personal interactions with individuals who may be impacted by drugs, alcohol, anger management, or similar escalation of emotions. In two words, a protector and peacemaker.

What other benefits come with this position? Competitive pay, robust benefit offerings, a cohesive team of court employees, and direct work with the public that has a significant impact and the potential to change lives. We invite you to apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Responsible for all security aspects of a courthouse, including ensuring that the judges and judicial staff, court employees, and the general public visiting the courthouse are safe.Operate court security equipment and screen residents before they enter court areasMaintain order and decorum in the court areas and may assist in the courtroom when the court is in session.Assists the Court in non-emergency or emergency situations until police arrive and assist police officer(s), as directed.Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents, and is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.Respond to and resolve conflicts using conflict resolution techniques.Conduct regular patrols and inspections of the court facilities (including exterior perimeters), monitor courtrooms, staff areas, and lobbies for unauthorized persons and packages, and respond to requests for security services and take appropriate action.Address situations that may intensify or escalate to a disturbance or hazard in the court facility.Prepare and submit reports on security incidents.Provide exceptional customer service when communicating and assisting clients, customers, co-workers, outside vendors, contractors, other city personnel, etc.Assist in developing security procedures, manuals, and training as needed. Facilitate and/or coordinate security-related training for court personnel.May provide escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.Monitor panic alarm systems, closed circuit TV, door access, and other security systems.Use radios and other communication devices to report emergency situations to dispatch clearly.Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.Enter and/or clear warrants into CCIC, and provide ID information from CCIC when requested by the Court.Assist in the courtroom as Bailiff as needed.May operate a computer or the court's computer database software.May perform other court-related duties upon request.
Management Responsibilities

No

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