COURT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description:

COURT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County - Las Vegas Justice Court is seeking qualifies candidates to apply for the Court Security Administrator position. The position will serve as the Emergency Manager over all emergency situations at the Las Vegas Justice Court inside Regional Justice Center (RJC). The ideal candidate governs the activities and operations of Justice Court Administration staff responsible for the security, safety, and enforcement services of the Courts to ensure the security of the public and personnel.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

NOTE: A resume and cover letter is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume are incomplete and will not be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification: A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category II certification will be considered as an incomplete application. Certificates may also be emailed to Alexzandra.Silva@clarkcountynv.gov. The candidates name, recruitment title, and exam/job number must be listed in the email.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement, Business or Public Administration, or a field related to the work, and three (3) years of full-time administrative experience in law enforcement, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility. Directly related experience that has provided the necessary skills and knowledge to perform all job functions may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions:
Carry a firearm.
Wear a uniform as specified.
Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
May work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

License and Certification: Must qualify with a firearm every six months. Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a Nevada P.O.S.T. certificate, Category II, or higher. Possess or obtain CPR and first-aid certification within one year of the date of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of all Justice Court security related staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff, provides for their professional development; oversees P.O.S.T. certification requirements and administers discipline as required.
• Monitors regulations, policies, and procedures regarding security of the judges, court property, personnel, visitors, and prisoners at the security gate and common areas of the facility.
• Serves as the Emergency Manager; activates emergency plan and notifies personnel of all emergency actions.
• Supervises all reported security-related incidents involving Justice Court staff and common areas of RJC and other Court facilities.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing security; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Plans, makes recommendations, organizes, develops, implements, modifies, and reviews changes for the RJC and department's Security Program and associated policies and procedures as required, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, policies and procedures.
• Administers procedures for the use of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Shared Computer Operation for Protection in Enforcement system (SCOPE), National Crime Information Center system (NCIC), and the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).
• Provides staff to assist transportation officers with moving "in custodies" to and from the courtroom, holding cells, and vehicles, as necessary.
• Directs the activities of and establishes procedures for scanning equipment, books, card access badge system (ULTRAK) and badge enrollment procedures and evaluates their effect upon operations.
• Participates in meetings with management staff and RJC Security Committee regarding all security activities.
• Conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Performs technical writing in the development and updating of various plans, manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in security measures, technologies and techniques.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the court's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle or arranges for appropriate transportation in order to attend off-site meetings and inspect property sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Maintain physical condition to perform essential duties as specified by P.O.S.T. certification; strength to effectively subdue and/or remove persons in difficult or emergency situations and perform life-saving and rescue procedures. Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 6/17/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$35.38 - $54.88 Hourly