Court Security Officer

COURT SECURITY

SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

SStarting Salary: $37,440.37 per year
This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

The purpose of this position is to provide armed security for the courthouse, Juvenile Justice Center, Administration building, Executive building, and municipal court buildings and to assist the public as needed. The work is performed under the supervision of Sergeant-Court Services.

• Operates security screening devices such as x-ray machines, hand-held metal detectors and walk through detectors to detect contraband and weapons. Identifies and seizes contraband. Alerts deputies regarding contraband, weapons, and dangerous situations.
• Monitors and is alert to suspicious activities, odors, noise, and/ or behavior.
• Maintains knowledge of who is allowed access to which areas of the courthouse. Monitors court facilities for unauthorized entry, conducts regular inspections of stairwells, restrooms and other public areas. Checks identification at employee entry and challenges unknown or suspicious persons.
• Conducts external foot patrols of court facilities and other county buildings as directed.
• Provides assistance and direction to the general public.
• Assists Deputy Sheriffs when necessary or as directed.
• Intervenes in altercations and separates arguing parties.
• Monitors panic alarm systems, closed circuit TV, door access and other security systems and follows appropriate procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of records, conversations and documents.
• Maintains knowledge of altercation/argument intervention techniques and courthouse security.
• Monitors prisoners in holding cells.

Entry level

Full-time

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