The Maryland Judiciary Special Police Officers (SPOs) provide security to judges, visitors, employees, and the public by maintaining secured ingress into and egress from the Courts of Appeal Building and other assigned Annapolis Complex posts. Duties also include patrolling rounds inside and outside the facilities, operating X-ray machines, inspecting packages and bags for prohibited items, operating magnetometers, and screening persons for weapons and other contraband. SPOs are to notify the proper authority and properly dispose of all contraband discovered during the screening process. SPOs view and operate the CCTV video surveillance systems, which includes the selection of views and the operation of Pan Tilt Zoom and IP cameras, and monitor alarm systems. SPOs respond to all alarms ? duress, burglar, medical emergencies, etc. ? with appropriate service, which may include but is not limited to, calling for emergency law enforcement or medical assistance, using an AED, performing CPR, administering basic first aid, or intervening in any potential volatile situation. SPOs must be able to de-escalate any potential volatile situation, be able to restrain and arrest persons to prevent any further escalation of violence, which may require physical interaction with a subject that may need to be subdued in compliance with a use of force policy. SPOs interact and satisfactorily address any security concerns addressed by the judges, visitors, employees, and the public. SPOs evacuate buildings in emergencies, which includes quickly ascending and descending stairs in buildings with up to five floors. SPOs communicate with first responders to provide and receive information during emergencies. SPOs work rotating shifts and may be required to work on weekends. SPOs will provide security duties at off- site locations and drive a state-issued vehicle to designated locations while transporting Judiciary Personnel, as directed. SPOs will be given periodic projects to complete that may require research, and development in preparing a final product, and perform tasks such as Home Security Assessments, Courthouse Security Reviews, and other tasks as assigned.

Judiciary SPOs are considered essential personnel and are subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages. In the event that the buildings are closed either temporarily or for the remainder of the day, SPOs are required to remain at their post or assignment until relieved by proper authority.

SPOs will be assessed prior to an offer of employment, and on an annual basis thereafter, on the required items in the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section and a Human Performance Evaluation. Failure to meet, and maintain, all of the required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will make an applicant/employee ineligible for the position or for continued employment. This position is an ?at will? position.

Physical Demands: Work requires frequesnt physical effort such as standing, sitting, and walking for 8-hours dauilt, abiluty to restrain and/or detain individuals, ability to lift ten repetitions of 50 pounds in a required time frame, and quickly ascend and descend five flights of stairs.

Education: Completion of a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited instituition. Graduate of a Federla, State, or local Police Training Academy.

Experience: Three (3) years of previous Federal, Military, State, or Local law enforcement experience with arrest powers. Must have separateed from previois law enforcement agency in good standing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Operational knowledge of x-ray machines, walk through and hand-held metal detectors; Ability to recognize and diffuse difficult situations by taking appropriate action promptly; Ability to accept direction from directors; deputy directors, and executive staff; Ability to work varying shifts including weekends; Ability to be professional, courteous, and tactful with judges, citizens, and co-workers, and willingness to assist the public and co-workers as needed. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive and confidential information. Ability to use PeopleSoft products for time keeping.

Ability to pass a vigorous background check, including references (must have separated from their place of employment in law enforcement in good standing); Ability to perform all essential functions of this position; Knowledge of Schlage/Vanderbilt SMS or similar access control system, Genetec or similar CCTV system; Ability to communicate both professionally and tactfully both verbally, in writing, and in presentations; Must have working knowledge of administrative procedures and system and be able to work as a member of a team.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position including, but not limited to:

• Be able to run between building locations and emergency staging locations (up to .38miles) to respond to an emergency and/or life-threatening situation wearing a 16-pound bullet-resistant vest;
• Be able to stand or sit for long periods of time;
• Be able to restrain a full-size combatant and defend themselves, employees, and visitors to the offices and courts, against disorderly or combative persons;
• Be able to assist a grown person up from a wheelchair to screen them with a hand wand;
• Be able to serve as a first responder in any emergency (such as fire, bomb threat, active shooter, medical, etc.), including to quickly ascend and descend stairs in buildings with up to five floors;
• In an emergency, be able to relocate a dead-weight body to a safe location;
• Ability to lift packages when screening and lift package from the floor to the belt for screening;
• Ability to hold a firearm at arm?s length to discharge the firearm repeatedly until threat is eliminated;
• Be able to use a hand-held magnetometer repetitively to screen the body of a person from the floor up and down, side to side, until all persons are screened;
• Be able to hear and differentiate multiple voices and directions to respond promptly in an emergency and for calls of assistance;
• Be able to provide a thorough description of people, vehicles, and other identifiers including color, size, height, etc.;
• Be able to operate, listen, and respond to directions from a hand-held radio;
• Be able to safely operate a motor vehicle;
• Be able to conduct security assessments in private homes and courthouses.

The SPO must:

• Maintain a valid driver?s license with 2 points or less;
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Special Police Office License, which is to be renewed every three (3) years;
• Be able to demonstrate competent and safe weapon handling, which is to be renewed every (1) year;
• Be able to pass firearms classroom, written test and qualification;
• Be able to obtain and maintain a handgun permit, which is to be renewed every three (3) years;
• Be able to obtain and maintain Taser Certification, which is to be renewed every 1 year;
• Be able to obtain First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain certifications every two (2) years thereafter;
• Be able to pass the Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) on a yearly basis.

The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.