<p>ABOUT FRANKLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT The Franklin County Municipal Court (FCMC) is the largest and busiest municipal court in the State of Ohio. The Court has fourteen judges in the General Division and one judge in the Environmental Division. Judges preside over civil, criminal, and traffic cases and conduct both jury and court trials. The Court's jurisdiction includes traffic cases, misdemeanor criminal cases, and civil cases where the amount at issue is $15,000 or less. The Environmental Division has exclusive jurisdiction to enforce local codes and regulations affecting real property, such as fire and building codes. The geographic jurisdiction of the Court is all of Franklin County and those portions of the City of Columbus that extend beyond the boundaries of Franklin County. Despite its jurisdiction and name, the Franklin County Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the City of Columbus government.</p> <p>JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW The Franklin County Municipal Court operates a Court Security Program to maintain a safe environment for judges, employees, and all others having business in the courthouse. The Security Department currently consists of a Director of Security, Security Bailiff Supervisors, an Administrative Security Bailiff Supervisor, a Control Room Supervisor, and 19 security Bailiff officers on the day shift, 5 security Bailiff officers on the second shift, and a Control Room Operator on the second and third shifts. The Court contracts with a private security company to provide the Municipal Court with additional support during evenings, weekends, and Holidays.</p> <p>The Security Bailiff Supervisor is under the direction of the Director of Security and assists in all aspects of the management of the Security Department. The Bailiff Supervisor typically works a 40-hour week, but is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and may be required to be on duty some evenings, weekends, or holidays as the need arises.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION</p> <p>Supervise and schedule court security personnel across multiple shifts to ensure adequate coverage for all court operations Conduct regular briefings, inspections, and performance evaluations of security officers to ensure compliance with departmental policies and professional standards Schedule Security Officers by completing a daily "line" rotation schedule; revise the schedule when call-offs occur or early leave is requested; and approve requests for leave Maintain a weekly schedule for all Security Bailiff Officers and keep an accurate listing of where and when each Security Bailiff Officer works an assigned post in order to ensure fair and impartial assignments of job locations Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of the duties performed by the Security Bailiff Officers Possess a comprehensive working knowledge of the Rules of Conduct and Procedures listed in the Securities Directive Manual Must be able to intervene when a situation occurs between a Security Bailiff Officer and a visitor to the Court, or between visitors to the Court, and de-escalate the situation Conduct initial investigations of security incidents or possible employee misconduct and report findings to the Director of Security Assist the Director with all other departmental functions, such as training, budgeting, and preparation of procedure manuals Assist with the recruitment, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, supervision, emergency responses, and discipline of employees of the FCMC Security Department Perform other duties as assigned, and may be assigned to other positions in other departments of the Court if needed Maintain inventory and schedule maintenance of all assigned equipment Prepare and update all aspects of the Operating Procedures and Policies Manual for the FCMC Security Department Actively participate and assist in data collection and analysis efforts Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance the security program practices, participate in ongoing training, and ensure assigned personnel maintain required certifications and skill levels Ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>High school diploma or GED required, college coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field preferred.</p> <p>Minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement, court security, or equivalent protective services experience, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience Proof of Ohio OPOTA Peace Officer Certification or OPOTA Peace Officer Training Commission Armed Court Bailiff Certification, or the ability to obtain one within the time frame established by the court. Must successfully pass a psychological examination and medical evaluation prior to employment Must successfully complete a background investigation, drug screening, and firearms qualification process Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment Ability to use, or being able to learn to use, a personal computer and Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Courtview 2000 Strong leadership qualities and knowledge of security principles and practices Ability to supervise a staff of approximately 24 employees Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high-pressure atmosphere under severe time constraints. Must have good time-management skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented Creativity and the ability to conceive and implement innovative approaches to solve problems and meet objectives Ability to recognize the need for change, respond with flexibility to changing program demands, propose solutions, and ensure that solutions are implemented Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English to diverse audiences Pleasant personality and ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with judges, employees, and others conducting business with the Court Conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court's jurisdiction and ability to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis Professional appearance and demeanor are appropriate for the position and expected of a representative of elected officials Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, leadership, and sound judgment Performance will be evaluated based on adherence to FCMC security protocols, leadership effectiveness, and compliance with OPOTA and court standards</p> <p>FIREARMS AND DEFENSIVE EQUIPMENT</p> <p>Must provide a personal duty firearm approved by the Director of Security; training ammunition is supplied by the Court Must successfully qualify annually with an approved firearm at an OPOTA-approved firearms range Must maintain proficiency with intermediate weapons and other defensive equipment approved by the Director of Security. Must pass and requalify annually under OPOTA Peace Officer Training Academy handgun standards</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include an associate's degree in law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Corrections, or related field, or other post-secondary education; previous supervisory or operational management experience in security or a closely related field; familiarity with the FCMC Security Standards adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court; and knowledge of legal terminology, court operations, and court procedures</p> <p>Additional consideration will be given to individuals who have any of the following qualifications: a bachelor's degree; previous security experience in a court system or a facility operated by or housing elected public officials; the ability to speak and write Spanish or a language commonly used by people of Somalia for whom English is a second language; or proficiency in American Sign Language</p> <p>SPECIAL CONDITIONS This position requires significant interaction with the public and accused and convicted criminal offenders.</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Position requires frequent sitting with intermittent periods of standing and/or walking. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to ascend and descend (4) flights of stairs. Ability to run (20) yards.</p> <p>BENEFITS The Franklin County Municipal Court offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; generous vacation, sick and personal leave; 11 paid holidays; longevity service payments; sick-leave reciprocity; employee assistance and deferred-compensation programs; tuition reimbursement; and credit-union membership.</p> <p>Court employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for public employees. The Court pays the required employer 14 percent of the employee's salary. Court employees do not have Social Security taxes withheld from their paychecks because they are members of OPERS.</p> <p>COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES In completing the position's duties and responsibilities, the Court expects the employee to adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside the Court; perform duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner; be conscientious about meeting department productivity standards; and communicate regularly with the supervisor about department issues.</p> <p>AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT The Court's employees are at-will and serve at the Court's pleasure; they are not in the classified civil service system and are not members of bargaining units.</p> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or genetic information.</p>