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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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