Posting number: 00356
Department: Judicial Security
Job classification: Judicial Security Deputy
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT HCSO HUMAN RESOURCES AT 423-209-7657 or 423-209-7014.
To apply you MUST- provide a complete and thorough employment history, from leaving high school to the present date (both full and part time)- attach to the application a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, drivers license and social security card. If you have military experience, a copy of your DD214.
The HR pre-employment process consists of the agility test, written test, interview, polygraph, investigative background, psychological and medical physical.
The employment start date will depend on the length of time to complete the HR pre-employment process mentioned above.
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, maintains order and security in the courtroom and immediate premises; prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges seating and other physical details; and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.)
TASKS: Arranges seating and other physical details; prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges defendants in order of appearance; performs other work assigned by the judge; maintains order in the court; delivers court papers from jail to courthouse; transports the judge from chambers to the courtroom and keeps courtroom secure; maintains order and safety in the courts and courthouse; keeps watch for any subject who could possibly cause a disturbance.
Prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges seating; calls the court to order; serves the judge in order to facilitate the judicial process and performs other work as assigned by the judge; keeps the Sheriff and Chief Deputy aware of any breach of security or escape attempts; monitors hallway and directs defendants, witnesses and the general public to the appropriate courtroom; remains vigilant for any suspicious behavior.
Conducts security checks of the courtroom and jury room to prevent anyone from hiding weapons; provides a safe and secure environment for the judges, spectators, and prisoners in the courtroom; ensures the safety of all people and property within the courthouse, courtrooms, and surrounding grounds; maintains the integrity of the judicial process and keeps safe the persons within their custody and within the courtroom.
Maintains a high level of mental and physical capabilities on the part of those charged with protection of the judge and officers of the court, litigants, and the general public; assumes responsibility for prisoners transported to and from the detention center to the courts to assist with any paperwork that is necessary to process inmates; assumes responsibility for the safety and security of visitors to the courtrooms; coordinates the feeding, sequestering, transportation of jurors; deals with a wide range of people.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED.
Per CSM 804 Special Register, must have either
Required to pass the agility test consisting of an obstacle course administered by Human Resources and the training divisions and is based on a passing time.
You can check out youtube.com for a demonstration of the agility test (https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=BZnkpiirW1g).
HCSO HR will schedule the date for the agility/written with the applicant. The process usually takes 2-3 hours depending on the number of applicants attending.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of the various types of individuals being brought to the courtroom.
Knowledge of the principles and practices the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of methodologies used in the maintenance of order in the courtroom.
Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
Skill in interacting with individuals acting in a suspicious manner.
Skill in using diplomacy in the courtroom setting.
Skill in documenting activities observed while on duty.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification involves working with individuals who are most likely to exhibit emotional tendencies toward those in authority. Thus, it would be expected that emotions might flare up. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was created on October 25, 1819 when the County of Hamilton was established. With a population of over 336,000, Hamilton is the fourth-most populous county in Tennessee. Our county was named for Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury.
As the 4th largest Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee, our operations include approximately 183 certified deputies, 161 sworn deputies, and 90 civilian staff personnel.
In addition to our traditional patrol and corrections operations, our agency boasts numerous specialty divisions and units to include, but certainly not limited to SWAT, K-9, Hostage Negotiation, Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones), Marine Patrol, Forensic Divers, Criminal Investigations, CBRNE, Forensics, Honor Guard, Fleet Management, School Resource Officers, Traffic, Public Relations, and Property and Evidence.
Each year, HCSO personnel respond to thousands of calls for service throughout Hamilton County. Each day our personnel, both certified and civilian work diligently with our law enforcement partners throughout the region to ensure our citizens and visitors receive the highest quality law enforcement services possible.
For two hundred years the men and women of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have provided consistent law enforcement operations throughout Hamilton County. From a bygone era of mounted deputies on horseback crisscrossing wagon trails to the use of modern technology and state-of-the-art vehicles, our deputies continue to honor our agency’s rich history and uphold the legacy and traditions of those who have proudly served before us.
