Court Security Officer

The Court Security Officer is responsible for providing security at the Bibb County Courthouse.

• Screens courthouse employees, visitors, and their personal items and packages using an x-ray machine, magnetometer, hand-held detector, and physical hand frisk.
• Maintains the security of the courthouse facility by conducting security checks in the building, and outside perimeter checks.
• Maintains security of the courthouse facility by monitoring cameras and computer monitors in control room; locks and unlocks doors as needed.
• Checks and resets alarms on doors.
• Provides directions and assistance to the general public.
• Evacuates the building in case of a fire alarm or bomb threat; guards entrances until threat is ended; re-screens all visitors and employees before re-entering courthouse.
• Answers and announces panic alarms in offices, courtrooms, or judges' chambers.
• Assists Deputy Sheriff with transporting inmates taken into custody.
• Prepares door access cards/badges for customers (employees, attorneys, law clerks).

The Court Security Officer should possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years of security experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Ability to meet and maintain training requirements set forth by the Georgia Peace Officers' Standards and Training Council, and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
• Must be fingerprinted, complete a polygraph test, and pass a background investigation.

The Court Security Office
r must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Knowledge of the procedures of security operations.
• Skill in mathematics and simple accounting or bookkeeping.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of private or confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with m embers of all levels within the organization and public.
• Ability to show good judgment, consistency, timeliness and respect in decision making.
• Ability to achieve results on a timely basis.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER