SENIOR COURT OFFICER 7089

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for supervising a staff of Court Officers that maintain order and provide security in court buildings and courtrooms. The incumbent oversees Court Officers in executing warrants and making arrests. The incumbent conducts daily inspections to ensure promptness, compliance with uniform requirements and evaluates the performance of assigned duties. The incumbent may be required to carry firearms. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Enforces established policy with regard to security and safety within courtrooms and court waiting areas;

Trains personnel of the established policies and the operation of electronic screening equipment;

Assigns Court Officers to specific assignments as deemed necessary;

Guards misdemeanants and persons accused of misdemeanors and detained respondents; may guard felons or persons accused of felonies while they are in the courtroom and escorts them to and from detention pens;

Supervises and participates with arrests of individuals according to established procedures;

Supervises and participates in search procedures to assure that no weapons or electronic or photographic equipment are brought into courtrooms;

Escorts judges, juries, witnesses and prisoners to and from the courtroom;

Checks daily court records kept by Court Officers;

Reviews incident reports;

Provides assistance in emergency situations;

May physically restrain unruly individuals.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of laws concerning arrest, use of physical force and search procedures; knowledge of regulations and procedures for handling prisoners; knowledge of court procedures and practices, court documents and legal terminology; some knowledge of procedures for handling evidence; ability to exercise judgment and common sense; ability to carry out established security procedures in case of fire, bomb threat or other emergency situations; ability to observe detail, remember facts and information and evaluate situations; ability to understand oral and written instructions and apply regulations and procedures to specific situations; ability to prepare brief written communications; ability to communicate information orally to the public and court or court-related personnel; ability to use firearms and security equipment; physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma by the date of appointment and two (2) years experience providing security in court buildings and courtrooms.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent status as a Court Officer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates must be twenty (20) years of age at time of appointment.

2. Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment; appointees must maintain a valid license throughout their employment in this title.

3. There will be a qualifying psychological evaluation.*

4. Candidates must be a United States citizen at the time of appointment.

*At the discretion of the Appointing Authority, for appointees with other than competitive status, qualifying evaluations may be waived for candidates with current or prior status in a peace or police officer title who are in possession of current New York State MPTC certification as a peace or police officer within the following guidelines:

a.) Pursuant to §2.30 6) of Criminal Procedure Law:

Separated for less than 2 years after having served for less than 2 consecutive years as a peace officer in NYS, or;

Separated for less than 4 years after having served as a peace officer in NYS for more than 2 consecutive years

b.) Pursuant to §209-q 1) b) of General Municipal Law

Separated for less than 2 years after having served for less than 2 consecutive years as a police officer in NYS, or;

Separated for less than 4 years after having served as a police officer in NYS for more than 2 consecutive years, or;

Up to 10 years after separation with an approved police officer refresher course.

R 04/15/21

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive