Court Deputy - Common Pleas at Lucas County in Toledo, OH

The Lucas County Common Pleas Court is seeking a detail-oriented, professional Court Deputy to join our team.

Provide security in all facilities in which Court personnel are located.

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

Provide security in all facilities in which Court personnel are located.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The following duties indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. Other duties may be required or assigned at any time.

1. Provide security and safety at all Court operated facilities.
2. Screen and control access to all Court facilities; and monitor the facilities’ perimeters.
3. Respond to emergency needs and situations.
4. Maintain crowd control and assist with prisoner supervision.
5. Assist with jury views, sequestration, and escort.
6. Perform arrests and prisoner transport.
7. Assist, communicate, and provide direction to the public.
8. Review, process, and complete paperwork, and produce reports in accordance with operational and personnel requirements.
9. Input information into Court and law enforcement systems.
10. Maintain certification and proficiency in LEADS/NORIS, Taser, Firearms, CPR/AED, and any other safety/security programs adopted by the Court.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum of a High School Diploma.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
3. May be required to drive a County vehicle.
4. LEADS/NORIS Certification eligibility required; valid Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy (OPOTA) Certificate.
5. Must be able to be appointed as Special Deputy by the Lucas County Sheriff.
6. Must possess keen analytical and organizational skills and the ability to function at a high level within a large, complex organization.
7. Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment.
8. Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
9. 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 excellent-management skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented.
10. Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Judges, other elected officials, Court employees, Law Enforcement officers, Lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public.
11. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
12. Creativity and ability to conceive and implement innovative approaches to solve problems and meet objectives. Ability to recognize the need for change and respond with flexibility to changing program demands, propose solutions, and ensure that solutions are implemented.
13. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English to diverse audiences, and to produce concise, error-free documents and reports.
14. Ability to organize and lead meetings of employees, Judges, and others, and to make oral presentations before elected and appointed officials, public and private groups, Court employees, and others.
15. Must be conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court’s jurisdiction and be able to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.
16. Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a representative of elected officials.
17. Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record.
18. Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, leadership, and sound judgment.

The qualifications and requirements listed above are guidelines for selection purposes. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if considered by the Court to be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have prior experience working in law enforcement or a court system.

COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

In completing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the Court expects the incumbent will 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 supervisor about department issues.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

The individual holding this position is an at-will employee and serves at the pleasure of the Court; employee is not in the classified civil service system and is not a member of a bargaining unit. The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; gender or gender identity; sexual orientation or identity; national origin (ancestry); age (40 or older); citizenship; marital status; pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth; military status (past, present, or future); non-disqualifying disability; genetic information; and all other classes and conduct protected by Ohio, federal, and local law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• A completed application (internal candidates must update Skills and Qualifications in Oracle). Log into Oracle, go to home screen, select Me tab, then the Career and Performance tile, the select Skills and Qualifications.
• A cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications for the role
• A resume outlining your work experience and education

About the Team

The Lucas County Court of Common Pleas is the trial court of general jurisdiction. This means that it hears felony cases as well as civil disputes where the amount of money in controversy exceeds $500 and also has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases exceeding $15,000.

Ten judges currently serve in the general division. As a part of their judicial office, they conduct pre-trials, schedule deadlines, rule on motions, and hear both jury and bench trials.

The Court Administrator, under the direction of the judges, is responsible for overseeing the non-judicial functions of the court including the following departments:

• Administrative Office

• Jury Commission

• Court Deputies

• Adult Probation

• Regional Court Services

  • Centralized Drug Testing
  • Electronic Monitoring
  • Pretrial Services
  • Pretrial Booking

In addition to competitive wages, the Court of Common Pleas offers generous benefits including but not limited to:

• Affordable health insurance
• Free dental and prescription drug plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Wellness Program, health coaches, free health screenings, reimbursement for gym memberships, weight loss programs, smoking cessation, cardia rehab, and diabetes case management
• Ohio Public Employment Retirement (vested at 5 years of employment), Deferred Compensation Programs
• Paid Time Off – sick leave, vacation leave, personal days, flex time, 12 paid holidays

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