Definition, Essential Functions
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT HCSO HUMAN RESOURCES AT 423-209-7657 or 423-209-7014.
To apply you MUST- provide a complete and thorough employment history, from leaving high school to the present date (both full and part time)- attach to the application a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, drivers license and social security card. If you have military experience, a copy of your DD214.
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, maintains order and security in the courtroom and immediate premises; prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges seating and other physical details; and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.)
Tasks
TASKS: Arranges seating and other physical details; prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges defendants in order of appearance; performs other work assigned by the judge; maintains order in the court; delivers court papers from jail to courthouse; transports the judge from chambers to the courtroom and keeps courtroom secure; maintains order and safety in the courts and courthouse; keeps watch for any subject who could possibly cause a disturbance.
Prepares courtroom for hearings and arranges seating; calls the court to order; serves the judge in order to facilitate the judicial process and performs other work as assigned by the judge; keeps the Sheriff and Chief Deputy aware of any breach of security or escape attempts; monitors hallway and directs defendants, witnesses and the general public to the appropriate courtroom; remains vigilant for any suspicious behavior.
Conducts security checks of the courtroom and jury room to prevent anyone from hiding weapons; provides a safe and secure environment for the judges, spectators, and prisoners in the courtroom; ensures the safety of all people and property within the courthouse, courtrooms, and surrounding grounds; maintains the integrity of the judicial process and keeps safe the persons within their custody and within the courtroom.
Maintains a high level of mental and physical capabilities on the part of those charged with protection of the judge and officers of the court, litigants, and the general public; assumes responsibility for prisoners transported to and from the detention center to the courts to assist with any paperwork that is necessary to process inmates; assumes responsibility for the safety and security of visitors to the courtrooms; coordinates the feeding, sequestering, transportation of jurors; deals with a wide range of people.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED and one (1) year full time law enforcement and/or correctional institution experience.
Must pass a physical agility test administered by Human Resources and the department's training division.
Next agility testing date is Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1000 a.m. ET. Human Resources will provide details at a later date.
You can view the agility test at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0oxtQFB9w0
Physical Requirements; Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification involves working with individuals who are most likely to exhibit emotional tendencies toward those in authority. Thus, it would be expected that emotions might flare up. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.
Knowledge, Skills And Other Characteristics
Knowledge of the various types of individuals being brought to the courtroom.
Knowledge of the principles and practices the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of methodologies used in the maintenance of order in the courtroom.
Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
Skill in interacting with individuals acting in a suspicious manner.
Skill in using diplomacy in the courtroom setting.
Skill in documenting activities observed while on duty.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, paid holidays and retirement to full time employees. For a complete listing of Hamilton County Employee Benefits, please visit www.hamiltontn.gov/HumanResources/Benefits.
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This position requires that all applicants have a current drivers license which means active and not currently in a suspended status. Do you have a current drivers license?
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess a recognized high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Do you possess a recognized high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?
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To meet the minimum qualification for this position, you must have 1 year of full time corrections facility or law enforcement experience. Do you have the 1 year of POST certified full time law enforcement or correctional facility experience?
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How much full time correctional facility experience do you currently have?
- No full time correctional facility experience.
- Less than 12 months experience.
- 1 to 2 years experience.
- 2 to 3 years experience.
- 3 to 4 years experience.
- 4 to 5 years experience.
- 5 to 6 years experience.
- 6 to 7 years experience.
- 7 to 8 years experience.
- 8 to 9 years experience.
- 9 to 10 years experience.
- Over 10 years experience.
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Have you attended and successfully completed a state certified basic law enforcement academy?
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How much full time POST certified law enforcement experience do you currently have?
- No full time POST certified law enforcement experience.
- Less than 12 months experience.
- 1 to 2 years experience.
- 2 to 3 years experience.
- 3 to 4 years experience.
- 4 to 5 years experience.
- 5 to 6 years experience.
- 6 to 7 years experience.
- 7 to 8 years experience.
- 8 to 9 years experience.
- 9 to 10 years experience.
- Over 10 years experience.
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How did you hear about this position?
- Friend/Family
- Employee
- Recruitment Event
- Radio Ad
- Billboard Ad
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- Twitter
- News Media
- HCSO website
- Other
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With regard to the question regarding how you heard about the position, we are requesting more information. If you indicated an employee of the HCSO, we ask that you provide the name(s). If indicated a recruitment event, radio station or news media, we would appreciate information on the event or specific media station. If you have no response to the inquiry, then indicate NA.
