Security and Transport

The first and primary responsibility of S&T (Security and Transport) is the security of the Courthouse. S&T operates the security checkpoint at the entrance to the Courthouse, patrols the Courthouse during the hours it is open, provides security for Court hearings, and transports inmates to their Court hearings and back to the Jail. S&T also maintains/checks the panic alarms in each Courthouse office and responds when panic alarms are activated.

The transport aspect of S&T involves traveling throughout the United States to bring persons back to our jurisdiction when a warrant has been issued for their arrest. We are also responsible for transporting Jail inmates to medical appointments. We transport inmates to Prison when they are sentenced through our Courts.

Other roles that Security & Transport perform:

• Issuance of Identification Cards:

• Provide ID cards for Courthouse employees and Sheriff’s Office personnel.

• Control access to secured entrances and offices using these ID cards.

Background Checks and Permits:

• Facilitate BCI and FBI background checks for individuals seeking employment or professional licenses.

• Issue Concealed Carry Permits to eligible members of the public.

Offender Registration and Verification:

• Handle the registration of sex offenders, violent offenders, and arson offenders.

• Conduct address verifications for registered offenders.

Junkyard Inspections:

• Inspect licensed junkyards in the county twice annually to ensure regulatory compliance.

Court Document Service:

• Serve court documents, including summons, subpoenas, and writs of possession.

• Manage Sheriff’s Sales and Tax Sales of property.

Community Engagement:

• Coordinate activities for local fairs, festivals, and public relations events.

• Issue child identification cards and organize prize giveaways for children.

• Engage with the community to promote safety and awareness.