Security Services Officer

Looking for a public safety role where no two days are exactly alike? The Bozeman Police Department is looking for a Security Services Officer to help keep our Municipal Court, Bozeman Public Safety Center, and community safe, secure, and welcoming.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, potential for bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!

Bargaining Unit:Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:Non-Exempt
Work Week: Typically Friday - Monday from 8:30am - 6:30pm
Overtime to include Tuesday evening Commission Meeting coverage

• Provides security for the Municipal Court, including judicial personnel, jury, and witnesses, and to control defendants or other persons in or near the courtroom;
• Provides general security for the Bozeman Public Safety Center by monitoring and controlling access and entry points and patrolling designated areas and helping to ensure the safety of citizens in the building;
• Provides assistance to the Bozeman Municipal Court by providing a presence during court hearings and trials as assigned and transferring citizens to the Gallatin County Detention Center upon direction of a Municipal Court judge;
• Enforces orders of contempt, securing defendant and assisting in processing contempt expeditiously for transfer of defendant to jail personnel for booking;
• Processes offenders that have been ordered by the Municipal Court judge to complete the booking procedure then released from custody;
• Conducts a physical inspection of the courtroom for security prior to and at the end of each court session and secure the courtroom when not in session;
• Controls access points to Bozeman Public Safety Center and courts as directed by performing inspections and searches of persons and personal effects for weapons;
• Maintains a highly visible presence within the Bozeman Public Safety Center for the purpose of deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, and providing an identifiable source for citizen assistance, guidance, protection, and service;
• Patrols designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures;
• Responds to emergencies and incidents in designated areas promptly, taking appropriate action to ensure public safety, including communicating with and restraining uncooperative individuals and calling for assistance when required;
• Provides security for other City facilities, meetings, and events as assigned;
• Identifies potential security risks and responds accordingly;
• Assists with the handling and delivery of items between the Police Department, Municipal Court, and Detention Center;
• Serves subpoenas as required;
• Coordinates Order of Protection service and warrant service with sworn law enforcement staff;
• Assists in verifying warrants against defendants on docket for pending cases;
• Performs nonemergency tasks such as VIN inspections, animal releases, and registration of sexual and violent offenders;
• Assists with coordinating and implementing emergency evacuation and safety plans;
• Communicates with other officers and supervisors as needed;
• Provides emergency medical attention to citizens as needed;
• Assess and make decisions regarding the reasonable use of less-lethal or lethal force;
• Maintains security and possession of a firearm and related equipment at all times;
• Maintains all records as required;
• Prepares complete and accurate reports as required;
• Oversees the use and care of equipment as required;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and…