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Court Security Officer Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Court Security Officer

County of Hamilton - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 4/16/2026 - Expires: 4/24/2026

Job ID: 293352079

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Job Description

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

  • High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related work experience required.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must possess and maintain auto liability insurance.
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Must be able to obtain OPOTA Basic Bailiff certification and successfully complete all required OPOTA courses upon hire.
  • Must pass background screening process.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and 3 years of related work experience preferred.
  • Possession of an OPOTA Certification.

  Special Working Conditions and/or Hazards:

  • Employees work indoors and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
  • Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
  • Exposure to individuals who may be unruly at times.

Job Duties:

  • Provides security and safety anywhere assigned within Juvenile Court.
  • Provides customer service support and/or direct care monitoring of youth in various court departments and buildings on a temporary, as-needed and/or rotation basis. 
  • Appropriately responds to resistance from individuals who are not following court orders or who are at risk to harm others or themselves.
  • Transports juveniles and adult prisoners to and from Juvenile courtrooms at 800 Broadway.
  • Transports juveniles between 800 Broadway, 2020 Auburn Avenue, 1000 Main Street.
  • Provides supervision to prisoners within the court holding facilities.
  • Completes all daily logs, incident reports and any other paperwork that is required daily.
  • Assists with Contempt docket at 800 Broadway and being alert for potential problems.
  • Assists Juvenile Probation Officers with arrests. Participates in extradition and pick up of juvenile detainees from locations in and out of state.
  • Works cooperatively with all Law Enforcement Agencies.
  • Delivers money to bank.
  • Serves Forthwith Subpoenas, Emergency Orders and Warrants as necessary. 
  • All other duties as required, including but not limited to, providing customer service support and/or direct care monitoring of youth in various court departments and buildings on a temporary, as-needed and/or rotation basis.

Summary of KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES required for the position:

  • Must possess clerical/administrative skills/abilities, which include: Complete all logs maintained by the Security Department on a daily basis including incident reports and any other paperwork that is required.
  • Must possess computer/technical skills/abilities, which include: Must be able to do some typing on the computer.
  • Must possess written and oral communication skills/abilities, which include: Must possess effective written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate with all team members and public.


https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php




Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Work Shift:
First
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$24.00 - $36.00 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 3
Graphic Literacy: 4

Workplace Documentation: N/A