Court Security Officer

Job overview

The Court Security Officer role is onsite in Howell, Michigan. Starting pay is $24.46 per hour, with step increases available within the current wage scale up to $30.98 per hour. Livingston County provides services through its departments, elected offices, and courts to improve residents’ quality of life. The officer protects judges, employees, visitors, and the public by maintaining safety and order in assigned courthouse facilities. The role includes security patrols and searches, courtroom and prisoner security, emergency response, incident reporting, and coordination with law enforcement agencies.

What you'll do

• Open and close secured facilities
• patrol and search courthouse areas for contraband and weapons
• protect judicial officials, jurors, witnesses, and the public
• monitor entrances and corridors
• maintain courtroom order and prisoner custody
• respond to emergencies
• coordinate with law enforcement
• investigate and report incidents
• enforce court policies and rules
• provide basic emergency care when appropriate
• use de-escalation and perform security-related duties as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

court security officer

courthouse security

public safety

law enforcement

howell mi

livingston county

$24.46/hr starting

up to $30.98/hr

full-time

401(a)

medical dental vision

paid vacation

13 holidays

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(a) retirement plan with up to 8% employer contribution
• medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision
• optional HSA with employer match
• optional 457 plan
• disability and life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• paid vacation, sick days, and 13 holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness reimbursement
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The role may be assigned to any county court facility or function. Requirements include a high school diploma, ten years of law-enforcement experience, deputization by the county sheriff’s department, and a valid Michigan driver’s license.

About the employer

Livingston County is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.