STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

            Effective Date:                                  01/08/2004

            Title Code Number:                          9467001

            Salary Grade:                                    18

            Jurisdictional Classification:            C

Under the direct supervision of a  New York State Court Officer-Sergeantand the general supervision of the court clerk or other security supervisorypersonnel, New York State Court Officers are responsible for maintainingorder and providing security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds.NYS Court Officers are assigned to all trial courts and court agencies. NYS Court Officers are peace officers, required to wear uniforms, and maybe authorized to carry firearms, execute warrants, make arrests and maycoordinate the activities of other court security personnel.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Provides security by standing in the courtroom and patrolling the courthouse.

Guards criminal defendants accused of both misdemeanors and felonies

while in the courtroom and may escort them to and from detention pens.

Assumes a post or patrols the courthouse to maintain order by removing

or calming


disruptive individuals; bars entry into security areas or courtrooms

of people not


properly attired or behaved; talks to potentially disruptive prisoners

or spectators to


calm them.

Physically restrains unruly individuals.

Arrests individuals according to established procedures.

Escorts, guards, and delivers material to sequestered juries.

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

Administers first aid and assistance to individuals during emergencies,

accidents or


illnesses.

Provides assistance in emergency situations.

Operates security equipment, including magnetometers, handheld screening

devices and package x-ray machines.

Uses established search procedures to assure that no weapons or electronic

or photographic equipment are brought into the courtroom.

Checks to ensure that all necessary documents are available prior to

court sessions.

Checks bench to ensure that Judge has adequate supplies, proper forms,

and other materials.

Displays and safeguards exhibits in the courtroom.

Maintains and updates court records.

Distributes and posts appropriate documents and court materials.

Checks any emergency or special equipment such as oxygen tanks, walkie-talkies,


and other items to ensure that the equipment is in good working order;

reports inoperative


equipment to supervisor.

Provides general information to visitors on court premises.

Prepares incident reports.


 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature

and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. 

They do not include all job duties performed by employees in this title,

and every position does not necessarily require these duties.


 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of court procedures and practices, court forms, and legal

terminology.

Knowledge of laws concerning arrest, use of physical force, and search

procedures.

Knowledge of regulations and procedures for handling prisoners.

Knowledge of first-aid.

Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the proper procedures for handling

evidence


and exhibits.

Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations concerning weapons and

the use of


firearms.

Knowledge of regulations and procedures for handling prisoners.

Skill in completing and organizing court documents, forms, and other

records.

Skill in administering first aid and using emergency equipment.

Skill in conducting searches and using security equipment.

Skill in using weapons.

Ability to apply knowledge, prior experience, facts, rules, regulations,

and directions


to specific situations.

Ability to identify and evaluate situations, events and conditions relating

to


observable activities.

Ability to exercise judgement 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 information,

rules,


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 stand and walk for lengthy periods.

Ability to use firearms, self-defense and restraint techniques, and

security equipment.

Ability to supervise other workers and to check staff performance.


 

RELATED TITLES:

Title	Position in Title Series	Distinguishing Characteristics
New York State Court Officer-Trainee (JG-14)	Entry Level	Serves a two year traineeship.
New York State Court Officer (JG-18)	Mid-level (Automatic promotion)	Provides court security in courtrooms, court buildings and grounds.
New York State Court Officer-Sergeant (JG-19)	Entry level Supervisor (Promotional)	Supervises security team of subordinate security personnel, provides on the job training and evaluates the performance of subordinates.
New York State Court Officer-Lieutenant  (JG-22)	Supervisory (Promotional)	On-site supervisor second in charge to New York State Court Officer-Captain.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At the time of appointment, a New York State Court Officer candidate

must have served a two year traineeship as a New York State Court Security

Trainee.


 

Candidates must be legally eligible and qualified to carry firearms.


 

New York State residency is required for appointment.


 

Candidates must be citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully

admitted for permanent residence.