Chief of Uniformed Services

Employee reports to the Court Administrator or designee and is responsible for an annual operating budget of 2 million. This position is responsible for 68 uniformed employees.  Primary duties are to plan, assign, review, and train to ensure that personnel maintain proper certifications.  Work involves developing, implementing, and evaluating security/constable policies and procedures, and participating in more serious or non-routine situations. Incumbent will conduct periodic safety and security reviews of courtrooms and facilities to assess effectiveness of safety policies, procedures, and equipment. 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Ability to Plan/schedule resources to ensure adequate resources and staffing for the statewide systems.
• Knowledge of administrative systems to achieve operational uniformity and meet objectives of the court system.
• Skill in providing direction, development opportunities and operational guidance for supervisors in the JP System.
• Ability to manage the duties of court security officers and constables.
• Skill in conferring with judges, attorneys and public and/or private agencies to ensure adequate level of services are being provided or to respond to unusual circumstances or demands.
• Ability to stay informed of proposed/enacted legislation affecting the courts and develop plans to accommodate any changes precipitated by same.

Chief of Uniformed Services

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Three years of experience in developing solutions and providing recommendation, guidance and direction to management/officials in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and objectives and resolving issues.
• Three years of experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
•  One year of experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
• One year of experience developing policies and procedures.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

As a condition of hire the applicant must agree to successfully complete a 50-hour training program in firearms and training in handcuffs, mace, baton, and wand approved by the State of Delaware Council on Police Training. Possession of a State of Delaware Council on Police Training Certification may satisfy this requirement.

Pre-employment Psychological Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment psychological testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.