DEPUTY COURT SERVICES / SHERIFF

St. Charles County, MO • Saint Charles, MO

360d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform courtroom security and bailiff/law enforcement tasks including maintaining order, conducting searches and surveillance in the courtroom or courthouse, enforcement of criminal laws, setting up facilities, assisting participants, and other duties as assigned. The work is performed under the supervision of the Sergeant-Court Services. This is a 24-hour facility. Must be available some weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Must be Class A certified under Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) according to RSMO 590 prior to appointment.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, satisfactory driving record and be free from (and have no pending) felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions related to domestic violence.
• At the time of hire, candidates must pass the following: drug screen, background investigation, polygraph, medical physical, and psychological evaluation (waived for current County employees who have previously taken this exam within the past 5 years).
• Requires courteous, effective oral and written communication skills sometimes under adverse conditions.
• Considerable skill in the operation of law enforcement equipment including firearms.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of the court judge, court officers, the general public and prisoners at the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Municipal Court, and Juvenile Justice Center.
• Ensures that all jurors, judge(s), attorneys and defendants are in the courtroom at trial time.
• Takes subjects into custody (convicted criminals, warrant/fugitive arrests, etc.) and transports them to a holding cell awaiting transfer to the detention center and ensures their safety.
• Enforces criminal laws, writes incident reports, and responds to fire/panic/duress alarms.
• Assists the Field Services Unit as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Extended Medical Leave
• Holidays
• Employee Health
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Retirement
• Tuition Assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED