Security Officer
Job in
Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, 72158, USA
Listing for:
Saline County
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-05-23
Job specializations:
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Security
Police Officer
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Government
Police Officer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36994 - 43000 USD Yearly
USD
36994.00
43000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
2026 Saline County Court Security Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Exempt:
No
Department:
Saline County Court Security
Reports To:
Chief of Security and/or Deputy Chief
Location:
Saline County Buildings
Safety Sensitive:
This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.
General Description of Position
A Court Security Officer means an individual who is certified in the State of Arkansas as a Law Enforcement Officer. They will be assigned the duty of providing security or security related services at the request of an appellate court, circuit court, or district court in this state.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Court Security Officers will provide security for the Courthouse, Complex Building/Tax Collectors Office, Division 4/Public Defender's office, Bryant Tax Collectors Office, Bryant District Court and Benton District Court and any other locations within the County deemed necessary by the Circuit Judges, County Judge, Chief or Deputy Chief of Security.Court Security Officers will maintain security at the above-mentioned locations by working on entry door metal detectors, scanning visitors for weapons including guns, knives, pepper spray and any other additional items which the officer may feel could be a danger to another person. Officers will also check for contraband and illegal items that people may be carrying. Officers will follow policy and Arkansas law with respect to seizing these items and charging the person with the appropriate crime.Court Security Officers will respond to duress alarms. Officers will maintain radio communication with other responding officers to effectively address the situation. All Officers/Bailiffs involved will complete detailed reports of all incidents involving alarms and provide those reports to the Chief/Deputy Chief for review.Court Security Officers will be Certified Law Enforcement Officers by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Officers will be required to qualify with and carry the agency‑issued handgun. Officers will also be required to complete 24 hours of training each year including racial profiling, duty to intervene, firearms and any other training deemed necessary by the Chief/Deputy Chief.Court Security Officers may be called upon to work within the courtrooms working as a Bailiff when necessary to maintain security during court proceedings. Court Security Officers working in the courtroom as a Bailiff must be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer as well as a Certified Court Security Officer.Court Security Officers work under the supervision of the Circuit Judges as assigned by the Chief/Deputy Chief and will perform any court related errands or tasks that are required. Upon the request of Judges, Court Security Officers may summon attorneys to the Judge's chambers, and deliver court files, and law books to Judges or other court personnel as requested.Court Security Officers with the assistance of the Saline County Sheriff's Office transport section.will maintain control and security of all inmates that are present in the courthouse for any reason.Court Security Officers shall perform any other related duties as required or assigned to include other incidental duties at the direction of the respective Judges, including but not limited to: conducting a courthouse security assessment with recommendations for improvements; assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for courthouse personnel in the event of fire, prisoner escape, natural disasters, hostage situation, medical emergency, utility failure, active shooter, and bomb threats.Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED is required. Prior Law Enforcement experience is preferred but not required.
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Possession of or ability to…
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