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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Court Officer

SALARY:

$36,126.03 - $46,726.00

DEPARTMENT:

District Court New Baltimore

Opening Date:

12/19/2025

Closing Date:

01/08/2026 12:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, ensures that the needs and security of the assigned Court and building are efficiently and appropriately handled. Maintains order in the assigned Court, up to and including restraining violent individuals, maintaining daily records and other documentation, coordinating jury requirements, attending all hearings and proceedings conducted by the Judge to ensure security, legally possesses and carries a firearm, prevents and intervenes if/when inappropriate or unruly behavior is observed and attends to other miscellaneous Court duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains and ensures order and security in the assigned Court during proceedings.

Controls and/or physically restrains violent or combative individuals of varying height, weight and physical condition and/or takes such individuals into custody when necessary. Secures individuals as ordered by the Court.

Escorts and attends to jurors during trials and proceedings as appropriate.

Calls cases for hearing, attends all hearing and proceedings conducted by the Judge to ensure security.

Serves Court papers and documents as assigned.

Secures building as required.

Assists with virtual hearings by operating Zoom and/or other virtual video communication platforms.

Records and maintains daily records and activities log including mileage, dockets and other documentation.

Prevents inappropriate activities and/or behavior and intervenes when inappropriate activities and/or behavior are observed.

De-escalates unruly and/or disruptive behavior.

Greets individuals desiring to enter a County operated facility and informs them that they must be screened prior to entry.

Abides by and complies with an established dress code and standards as required by the Court, including carrying a firearm.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement or directly related field

Preferred Education and Experience

• College courses in Criminal Justice

• Previous experience in a court environment

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Courtroom policy and procedure

• Security procedures and practices

• Self-defense, methods of personal protection, physical restraint and legal arrest

• Jury operation and sequestration practices

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships and customer service

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Ability to:

• Follow written and oral instructions

• Restrain, control and, if necessary, take into custody individuals of varying height, weight and physical condition

• Maintain composure under stress

• Exercise leadership, initiative and good judgment

• Maintain a consistent temperament and professional demeanor

• Meet schedules and deadlines and maintain/protect confidential information

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: F/C

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: F/C

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:

Up to 10 pounds: F/C

Up to 50 pounds: N/S

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position.  Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.