COURT SECURITY CLERK at City of Farmington

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #199: COURT SECURITY CLERK

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court

WORK LOCATION: Municipal Court HIRING RANGE: $17.6423 - $27.4726/ Hour

PAY GRADE: G – Non-Exempt TYPE OF POSITION: Regular / Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Monday-Friday HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

JOB DUTIES

This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the COURT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the Municipal Judge I and/or Court Administrator.

Serves at the pleasure of the court.

Provides security for the Municipal Court Complex and personnel.

Screens all individuals entering the court building.

Serves as bailiff while court is in session.

Conducts random searches of persons and belongings.

Conducts urine analyses and breath tests at request of the judge.

Prepares and operates the video arraignment system.

Coordinates court activities with the appropriate agencies.

Restrains and detains persons as directed by the judge.

Prepares and Maintains all Records Request from Public and Outside Agencies

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Requires filing of court documents.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Maintains and functions as a liaison with uniformed members of the Farmington Police

Department and other City Departments.

Provides first aid or CPR in medical emergencies.

Escorts prisoners on an as needed basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be

performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the

position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which

includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to

duty testing, and follow-up testing.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years is

required.

Current or previous experience as a certified law enforcement officer (training and certification

in New Mexico or comparable preferred).

Must possess excellent skills in judgment, human relations and communications.

Knowledge of court system and procedures.

No felony or serious misdemeanor criminal convictions. Ability to utilize computer-oriented reporting systems.

CPR and Basic First Aid (including blood borne pathogens) certification or ability to become

certified.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City

personnel and the public.

Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Must be able to operate a personal computer and related court software.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS

Oral board interview, medical examination including tuberculosis test, thorough background

investigation including criminal background.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Telephone, communication radio, personal computer and software, handcuffs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Ability to detain or restrain combative defendants until police arrives.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or

hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or

operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and

smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in a court/office

setting. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Exposure to hostile behavior, and belligerent or offensive language.

This is an un-armed position.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/