Maintain order in courts of law.
<ul><li>Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.</li><li>Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.</li><li>Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.</li><li>Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.</li><li>Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.</li><li>Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.</li><li>Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.</li><li>Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.</li><li>Announce entrance of judge.</li></ul>