Security Representative; On-Call - Lee

Summary

The Security Representative screens people entering the Justice Center Complex and/or Cape Coral Government Complex for weapons, explosives, and other prohibited items to prevent them from being carried into the building. The Security Representative also acts as a Security Guard and performs other duties as assigned.

• Screen persons entering the Justice Center Complex and the Cape Coral Government Center for restricted items.
• Stop all people who are entering prior to going through the metal detector and direct them to place all parcels or purses, briefcases, etc. on the x‑ray machine.
• Direct all individuals to empty their pockets into the bowl or tray provided.
• Examine and/or x‑ray the contents of the bowl/tray for restricted items.
• Notify a supervisor and/or law enforcement officer if suspected illegal items are found.
• Use all x‑ray system enhancement features to examine purses, briefcases, parcels, and packages for restricted and/or dangerous items.
• Perform the duties of a security guard: check  at the employee entrance, restrict access to employees with valid , patrol on foot around the Justice Center Complex, Lee County Government Annex East, Justice Center Annex, and the Cape Coral Government Complex, report unsafe conditions or suspicious activities, monitor security cameras, and act as a security guard at the Justice Center Complex 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during all non‑business hours.
• Write concise incident reports utilizing proper punctuation and grammar.
• Maintain a neat uniform.
• Provide court and other information to the public: review court information/schedules each morning, keep abreast of office location changes, and refer unfamiliar questions to a supervisor or the appropriate office.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Additional education beyond a high school diploma may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Security screening and secure facilities such as airports and courthouses.
  • Law enforcement, corrections or government security.
  • Military.
  • Hold Florida "D" & "G" Licenses.
  • Customer service and/or communications.
• Must obtain Security Officer License – Class "D" within 90 days of employment.
• Must obtain Florida Statewide Firearm License – Class "G" within 180 days of employment.
• Administrative Office of the Court will pay for the required licenses if obtained within the 20th Judicial Circuit.
• Must be able to drive within the circuit.
• Work rotating shifts: 8, 10, or 12 hours, including holidays, weekends, and cover other shifts and assignments as needed.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• The position requires working rotating shifts, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, holidays, weekends, and may require covering other shifts as needed.
• No supervisory responsibilities.