Sheriff's Security Officer

Role Responsibilities

Under direction, the Sheriff's Security Officer enforces security; safeguards and protects County and/or contracted non-County property, buildings, and equipment.

• Basic law enforcement principles and techniques
• Operation of communication equipment used in the course of the work, such as radios, telephone, pagers, and related systems
• Rules, regulations, codes, and laws related to the work
• Report writing methods and practices
• Basic first aid
• Maintain the security of building and grounds
• Practice the correct procedures of patrolling and directing traffic
• Administer basic first aid
• Effectively interview
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other law enforcement agencies
• Meet and deal with the public
• Understand and apply various rules and regulations
• Maintain self‑control under stress
• Demonstrate the correct use and care of firearms
• Communicate using radio transmitting and receiving equipment
• Use electronic security screening equipment
• Prepare legible, correct, and accurate reports

• Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) Test.
• Satisfactory completion of an introductory course of training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) in arrest and firearms training.
• Satisfactory completion of a course approved by P.O.S.T. in the carrying and use of a club or baton or possession of a valid and current baton certification issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs.

• Background/Criminal History:
  Must pass a criminal history and background check, which may include a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer examination and contact of prior employers and personal references. Applicants will be fingerprinted and the fingerprints will be searched in local, state and national databases.
• Medical and psychological screening must be successfully completed prior to appointment.
• Minimum Age Requirement:
  At least 18 years at the time of appointment.
• Uniforms:
  Must be willing to wear a designated Sheriff's Department uniform.
• Driver's License:
  Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher before appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate license may constitute cause for disciplinary action.
• Hours of Work:
  Must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends at various locations.
• Probationary Period:
  Twelve (12) months.

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