Court Security Officer; Certified Lateral

Overview

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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is in Louisville, Kentucky and serves as the largest Sheriff’s Office and fourth largest law enforcement agency in the state. Its approximately 250 sworn, 60 civilian and 75 volunteer Reserve Deputies perform its main duties of providing court security, serving court orders, and collecting property taxes. The members of JCSO also serve the community by supporting the work of local charitable organizations and providing a positive presence that ensures the safety of residents of Jefferson County.

Court Security Officer (CSO) Recruits of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are hired to attend training to become a Certified Court Security Officer in the State of Kentucky. CSOs in the Courts Division provide security for participants of Circuit and District Courts of Jefferson County. CSOs take custody of inmates while in the Courts and during transport throughout Kentucky. In accordance with KRS 70.280, CSOs only have law enforcement powers on courthouse grounds and during transport of inmates to facilities in Kentucky.

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be U.S. citizen
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have honorable discharge from military, if applicable
• Must not have had peace officer status revoked in any state
• Must not be prohibited from carrying a firearm
• Must not have been convicted of a felony – misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• No use of marijuana in the last 1 year, no use of illegal controlled substances in the last 6 years.
• Must reside in one of the following counties within 90 days of employment:

• Kentucky:
  Jefferson, Bullitt, Hardin, Henry, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
• Indiana:
  Clark, Floyd, Harrison

Certified hires are given up to 10 years credit toward pay and leave accrual.

• Certified CSO Experience — Start: $25.57/hour;
  Annual rate: $54,182.80;
  Eligible for Benefits:
  Yes
• 3 Years: $28.19/hour; $59,637.95;
  Yes
• 5 Years: $29.95/hour; $63,289.86;
  Yes
• 10 Years: $32.32/hour; $68,222.06;
  Yes

* Includes $1,000 annual uniform allowance

Employees participate in the Non-Hazardous Duty retirement under CERS offered the KPPA. JCSO pays 100% medical premiums for single coverage, and 90% for other plan levels. Competitive plans for vision and dental. Optional deferred compensation and life supplemental life insurance. $20,000 Basic Life Insurance provided.

• Criminal History Check
• Interview and Facility Tour
• Background Investigation (Criminal history check, credit check, employment history, references)
• Sheriff Staff Interview
• Medical Examination / Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting

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