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