Entry Security Officer II

Entry Security Officer’s (non-sworn) are responsible for screening, using all equipment necessary, all who enter at security check points throughout the Courthouse Complex.

The primary responsibility of the ESO II is to prevent, through thorough screening, unauthorized individuals, weapons, and contraband from entering the Hall of Justice.

The ESO II will be armed with an authorized weapon while on shift at the Courthouse Complex.

The Entry Security Officer II functions under the close supervision and direction of the Court Security and Transportation Supervisor.

Monitor entrance positions and conduct screening of incoming persons and packaged using x-ray scanners, metal detectors, visual detection, and other accepted security practices.

Detect and confiscate all weapons and/or contraband. If a weapon is detected, the ESO will request assistance from a deputy sheriff or other law enforcement officer.

Operate and maintain authorized equipment. Equipment includes, but is not limited to two-way radio, authorized weapons, and restraints, etc.

Assist all persons in locating areas (e.g., courtrooms, etc.) within the Hall of Justice and Administrative Building.

Provide information and respond to questions from the public and employees within their scope of expertise in a courteous and professional manner.

Assist with all emergencies which may arise, including fires or fire alarms, weather related emergencies, bomb threats, etc.

Establish a professional working relationship with other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions.

Upon completion of proper training and orientation, be prepared to render immediate first aid and/or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation measures. Summon medical personnel when appropriate.

Become familiar with and adhere to General Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and those utilized by the Court Services Division.

Possess the ability to use tact and verbal control when dealing with an angry or potentially combative person. ESO’s shall contact Security and Transportation Deputies immediately when a situation begins to escal…

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Maintains assigned equipment and supplies.

High school education or equivalent.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age the time of hire.

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be or have been a certificated law enforcement officer or honorably discharged from the United States Military with a primary military occupational specialty certification in law enforcement or security.

Must pass a security clearance check conducted on a national and local level, including criminal records and polygraph examination.

Ability to meet Sheriff’s Office physical standards. Successful completion of all required training (e.g. CPR) within the first six months of employment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
• supervisors, the public, and Hall of Justice Employees.
• Ability to complete assigned training prior to assignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain and utilize authorized weapons, including firearms,
• according to established procedures.
• Ability to use tact and verbal control when dealing with angry or combative
• persons.
• Ability to understand and operate, with proper training, the x-ray scanning
• devices and metal detection devices.
• Ability to tolerate considerable standing, stooping, and lifting.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for performance of duties and operations of equipment.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for performance of duties and operations of equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluation situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use independent judgment in performance of duties.
  
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools,…