Security Specialist

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK VARIOUS SHIFTS AS NEEDED, INCLUDING NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS - 24/7 OPERATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow

NOTE:
The SECURITY SPECIALIST position requires a thorough background investigation to include a life-long, national criminal history check and drug screening. We do not hire candidates who do not pass the background investigation process.

Specific License or Certification

Must possess and maintain a State of Georgia Driver's License.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of defined duties related to maintaining a safe and secure environment for County employees and visitors, protecting County property against fire, theft, and illegal entry. There are specific duties incumbent with assignment at the Jail location.

Essential Functions

Maintains safeguard of County facilities: controls access/exit to buildings and parking lots; operates X-ray machines and metal detectors; patrols premises of facility; checks visitors for proper identification and security clearance; monitors private entry corridors and hallways; performs roving security rounds in designated areas; records approved deliveries; performs routine operational check of fire extinguishers and AED units; performs housekeeping duties as assigned.

Maintains files, records and inventory: completes required paperwork related to duties; maintains record of file access; stores and purges records according to County policies and procedures; updates drug screen data base; orders supplies; maintains shipping and receiving records.

Provides customer service to County employees, visitors and other government agencies: gives directions; answers phone inquiries and/or forwards call to appropriate area; oversees item check-in and lost and found system; refers mentally unstable or individuals in crisis to appropriate resources;

Performs jail security and provides jail assistance: issues and inventories supplies; performs laundering of bedding and uniforms, assists with fitting and ordering uniforms, receives, records, reads, sorts and distributes mail, answers phone calls, prepares correspondence; monitors floor activities of staff and inmates, provides welfare calls to officers; records daily staff count, hours and incident reports; documents entrance and exit of inmates from floor;

maintains key log book, maintains inventory of radios; inspects cells for cleanliness; ensures accurate booking records by composing and modifying as needed; retrieves files as needed for court appearance and public defender; inputs data related to sentencing, release and time served; receives, archives and retrieves all legal documents and files; responds to requests for information from both inside and outside the department;

monitors visitations and medicine administration; interfaces with Social Security Administration; provides security for inmate confined at hospital by overseeing staff, inmate and visitors;

Monitors security and safety systems: monitors elevators, phone system, courtroom system, I.C. telephone system, computer, fire safety system, all CCTV monitors; responds to all alarm…