Courthouse Security Officers; Part-Time

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Position: Courthouse Security Officer
Department: Sheriff's Office
Location: Cambridge, MN
Job Type: Part-time, up to 29 hours per week
Work Schedule:Typically works 8-hour day shifts, Monday - Friday, 1-2 shifts per week - OCCASSIONAL ON-CALL
Work Setting: On site and requires regular, in-person attendance
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation: LELS Local 209 Non-Licensed

• On-the-job-training
• Annual Uniform Allowance

Compensation
Expected 2026 Hiring Range:
$25.50 - $27.19 per hour ($53,040.00 - $56,555.20 annually), depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.

Full Compensation Range:
$25.50 – $32.93 per hour ($53,040.00 – $68,494.40 annually), with the potential for additional longevity-based pay.

• Posted:
  Tuesday, September 29, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  This position will remain open until filled.
• Equal Opportunity: AA/EEO

Performs work ensuring security and protection of court officers, county employees, witnesses, and civilians, including and corrections facilities, courtrooms, and government center, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Jail Administrator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides government center and courtroom security.
• Operates metal detector and scanner at main entrance of government center building.
• Transports inmates to/from prison and county jails, dentist, doctor, etc.
• Assists bailiffs in courtroom duties as needed.
• Controls juror movements during jury trials.
• Transports mentally ill individuals to/from treatment centers and hospitals.
• Escorts inmates from jail to courtrooms.
• Provides security for special events (e.g., shot clinics, county fair, etc.).
• Guards and escorts inmates at hospitals, clinics, and other appointments.
• Opens and closes courtrooms and government center. Checks for security and cleanliness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED and moderate experience in law enforcement operations and public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and procedures.
• Skill in operation of county owned vehicles, equipment, computers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Skill in use of TASER and defensive tactics (TASER certification required).
• Skill in using judgment, discretion and decision-making skills in appropriately handling and resolving conflicts, security concerns, emergencies, disruptions or disorders in the courtroom, government center and other county buildings.
• Ability to react effectively and deal tactfully with persons in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to learn, apply, and implement courtroom and government center security procedures.
• Ability to identify objects, actions, events, materials or surroundings that may involve security risks.
• Ability to determine and…