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Checking access badges to ensure that only
authorized personnel gain access to
restricted areas

Screening employees, contractors and patrons
prior to entry into certain facilities

Scanning incoming mail, packages and deliveries
for possible threats

Checking entry areas and doors for
security concerns
Locking and unlocking doors and entryways
per the building security plan
Protecting the day to day operation of the
various county and court related offices by
preventing security related factors that can
cause business interruption

Monitoring parking lots and pedestrian
areas to curb potential vehicle break-ins
and personal attacks

Performing security patrols
Monitoring alarms and surveillance
cameras covering common areas and
COURT SECURITY strategic locations
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY! Court Security Officers are responsible for all security aspects of a Enforcing the security rules which are

The Richmond County Marshal’s Office Security Division is committed to while ensuring a non-intrusive experience that does not interfere with courthouse, including ensuring that the judges and judicial staff, established in the building security plan
enhancing safety and protecting our community through advanced security medical devices. Our officers are stationed at fixed positions, monitoring court employees, and general public visiting the courthouse are safe. Providing rapid response in the case of
suspicious activities, threats,
measures. Responsible for providing security and public safety services alarms, surveillance cameras, and screening equipment, while others In Magistrate court, officers may perform tasks such as intake of new intrusions, security system alerts, and
in city-owned and operated buildings across Augusta-Richmond County, conduct patrols and security checks throughout designated areas. detainees, inmate management, removing disruptive people from the activeassailant situations
our highly trained officers adapt to the unique challenges of securing large courtroom, and facilitating proper courtroom etiquette. They may also be Responding to emergencies (medical
campuses and multi-story facilities, ensuring the safety of employees and The Marshal’s Office works closely with the Richmond County charged with managing a jury, which could include providing security, and other) by notifying appropriate
visitors. Sheriff’s Office, sharing security duties at the Augusta Judicial Center. coordinating meals or transporting the jury to and from a hotel where they emergency responders such as,
Additionally, we collaborate with the Richmond County Fire Department may be sequestered overnight during a trial in some cases. ambulance service, fire departments
or specialized law
With cutting-edge technology and rigorous training, we have implemented and emergency medical services to ensure effective response plans for enforcement assets
a new body scanner that improves detection accuracy for prohibited items any situation.
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