Court Security Deputy

The position is anticipated to close on February 17, 2026, but applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website. 

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position performs routine work in maintaining the security and safety of employees, of the Detention Facility, Courthouse, all county buildings and offices in and around the complex, ensuring security both inside and outside buildings and courtrooms. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opens the building at the beginning of the day and conducts a general security check of the entire building.
• Provide front door security using a Magnascanner, hand wand, and physical examination of hand carried articles and/or suspicious persons.
• Checks for weapons and any type of contraband to prevent their entry into the building.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains general security throughout the Courthouse.
• Provides outside security consisting of a roving patrol to check the building, parking lots, and the public as they come and go from the facility.
• Provides courtroom security whenever required by the judges or other staff members.
• Assists transport officers in returning inmates to jail, as needed.
• Patrols secure areas of the building.
• Makes arrests when required.
• Monitors Magnetrometer. 
• Responds to all alarms within the building. This includes panic alarms, open doors and fire alarms.
• Provides security upon request at the individual offices within the building.
• Provides information to the public regarding different courtrooms and offices in the building.
• Conducts a security check of the building at day’s end, after locking doors, and ensuring that all non-employees have left the building. This security check is the same as the check done at the beginning of the workday. It includes but is not limited to:
• Doors and windows
• Ceilings and walls
• Benches, desks, tables and chairs
• Trash cans
• Holding cell areas
• Waiting rooms, restrooms and hallways
• Maintenance rooms
• Judge’s chambers
• All other offices in the building
• Attorney/client conference rooms
• Jury deliberation rooms
• Restricted and secured passageways
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
• Assist in Detention facility when needed.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

Security experience in the legal or courtroom system preferred with a working knowledge of general peace officer skills including but not limited to weapons, arrests, security control, and skills in persuasive communication. 

A working knowledge of security planning for judicial facilities including but not limited to: judicial officers, court employees, attorneys, victims/associates, defendants/associates, media, public and others that might request the use of the facility. Experience managing threats to safety and security, natural, mechanical, accidental/medical, security challenges such as notorious trials, high threat potential trials and other unusual circumstances.

Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirements.

Licenses/Certifications:

Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License

Colorado Certified Peace Officer Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: Walk, stand, sit, type, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, hear, read, see, lift. Position requires extensive walking and standing for long periods. Requires clear auditory qualities required to hear routine conversations, alarms, and signals; color vision to monitor movement, persons and objects, near and far.

Lifting: 25 pound requirement

Exposure to Elements: Normal office conditions, exterior weather conditions

Handling of Dangerous Equipment: No routine, but may have to secure weapons, knives, stun gun, pepper spray and similar

Risk of Assault or Injury: Daily risk of angry and/or confrontational individual(s), may have weapons, may need to physically restrain public, possible blood born pathogen contamination

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform additional duties of a similar and like skill set. Delta County reserves the right to revise the job description.

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional optional insurance available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the county along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan including an up to 10% employer match. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available.