Bailiff

Summary

Court Security Officer

The Court Security Officer is responsible for maintaining order in the Sullivan County Superior Court in compliance with all established laws, policies and guidelines set forth by the Sheriff and the State of New Hampshire. The Court Security Officer performs a variety of administrative functions to assist the Judge, Jury and Court Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Judges and Clerks of the Court with court proceedings and addressing all security concerns with the High Sheriff.
• Taking all necessary measures in accordance with training to maintain security in the Courthouse. Maintaining a professional demeanor and portrayal in interactions with staff and the public.
• Performing duties with compliance and adherence to Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Professional Standards of Conduct as well as the Sheriff's Office Court Security/Bailiff Manual. Court Security Officer must annually qualify with Office weapon, and maintain any other qualifications required by the State of New Hampshire.
• Aiding and assisting in the comfort and security of jurors in the court rooms and on "jury views".
• Ensuring that court rooms are opened and secured at appropriate times throughout the business day.
• Removing incarcerated persons from the Sheriff's Office holding cells to respective court rooms, maintaining custody and returning same thereafter in coordination with other members of the Sheriff's Office.
• Ensuring that all individuals entering the court are free from dangerous contraband and ensure that everyone is to enter the court area through the Magnetometer area in accordance with procedure.
• Monitoring video surveillance equipment and communicating with other court security personnel via portable radio.
• Communicating with other departments within the Newport Complex regarding activities at the Magnetometer in relation to their specific department.
• May at times be requested to assist the Sullivan County Probate Court to perform court security functions.

A candidate for this position must be of excellent moral and ethical character. They must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have no criminal record. A background in law enforcement is preferred but not required and be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Job Description

Court Security Officer

The Court Security Officer is responsible for maintaining order in the Sullivan County Superior Court in compliance with all established laws, policies and guidelines set forth by the Sheriff and the State of New Hampshire. The Court Security Officer performs a variety of administrative functions to assist the Judge, Jury and Court Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Judges and Clerks of the Court with court proceedings and addressing all security concerns with the High Sheriff.
• Taking all necessary measures in accordance with training to maintain security in the Courthouse. Maintaining a professional demeanor and portrayal in interactions with staff and the public.
• Performing duties with compliance and adherence to Sullivan County Sheriff's Office Professional Standards of Conduct as well as the Sheriff's Office Court Security/Bailiff Manual. Court Security Officer must annually qualify with Office weapon, and maintain any other qualifications required by the State of New Hampshire.
• Aiding and assisting in the comfort and security of jurors in the court rooms and on "jury views".
• Ensuring that court rooms are opened and secured at appropriate times throughout the business day.
• Removing incarcerated persons from the Sheriff's Office holding cells to respective court rooms, maintaining custody and returning same thereafter in coordination with other members of the Sheriff's Office.
• Ensuring that all individuals entering the court are free from dangerous contraband and ensure that everyone is to enter the court area through the Magnetometer area in accordance with procedure.
• Monitoring video surveillance equipment and communicating with other court security personnel via portable radio.
• Communicating with other departments within the Newport Complex regarding activities at the Magnetometer in relation to their specific department.
• May at times be requested to assist the Sullivan County Probate Court to perform court security functions.

A candidate for this position must be of excellent moral and ethical character. They must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have no criminal record. A background in law enforcement is preferred but not required and be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.