Court Security Specialist

• Provide protective services for judges, court personnel, and other individuals attending the District County legal proceedings.
• Direct and advise the general public and court personnel about security procedures established for the courts and promote the understanding and compliance with safety standards developed to ensure the welfare of the people.
• Escort prisoners during court proceedings using approved security methods and ensure that proper behavior is maintained.

Requirements

• Must be 19 years old by academy graduation.
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Vision must be equal to or better than 20/100 and corrected to 20/30
• Must possess or obtain a New Mexico driver's license by the start of the academy
• Must pass a written test
• Must pass a physical agility test
• Illinois Agility: 18 Seconds
• Push-Ups: 20 reps/min
• Sit-Ups: 32 reps/min
• 1.5 Mile Run: 14:24
• 300 Meter: 1:07 Seconds
DISQUALIFICATIONS

No Felony Convictions
Criminal activity in which applicant has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge, been involved in any prosecution diversion program (PPP) as adjudicated for a felony crime committed will be permanently disqualified. Felony arrests will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Domestic Violence
Any convictions of domestic violence. Domestic related incidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may result in disqualification.

Driving While Intoxicated
Any conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs within the last three (3) years.

Bad Driving History
A noticeable pattern of traffic citations, arrests, and/or convictions within the last three (3) years. These include, but are not limited to: red light violations, stop sign violations, speeding, reckless driving, careless driving, etc.

No Driver's License
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Out of state applicants must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within thirty (30) days of being hired.

Marijuana Use
No Marijuana use in the last 12 months.

Illegal drug use
Any illegal drug use or possession within the last year or five (5) years for hard drugs such as methamphetamine or cocaine, as well as any noticeable pattern of illegal drug use.

Employment history
Any indication of a pattern of unsatisfactory employment history.

Financial History
Any history of chronic or recurring financial problems indicating an unwillingness or inability to live within his or her own financial means (filing of bankruptcy alone is NOT a disqualification).

Untruthfulness
Any deliberate misstatement of facts and intentional or unintentional omission of facts, during any part of the selection process.

Benefits

• $26.46/hour during the academy
• $27.00/hour upon graduation from the academy
• Thirty (30) year retirement State of New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association Municipal Plan 3
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance from Bernalillo County
• College tuition reimbursement
• Paid leave holidays, vacation, sick, personal holidays
MILITARY TRANSITIONERS,VETERANS, GUARD / RESERVE, MILITARY SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS

Please contact Matt at mgeorge@fmi.vet for more information.

Qualification

High School or equivalent