Sheriff's Office P/T Courthouse Safety & Security Officer

Summary

ENTRY SALARY: $18.22 - $20.02/hour (Based on Experience) (Plus Partial Benefits)

Essential Functions

• Maintain order, discipline, safety and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws
• Provide security for the entrance of the Woodbury County Courthouse
• Perform searches of employees or visitors to locate any contraband or unlawful items
• Certified to carry a weapon and while in the performance as a Courthouse Security Officer
• Take, receive, or check all incoming baggage, bundles, boxes, purses, briefcases, etc.
• Maintain records within scope of assigned responsibility
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
• Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior towards fellow employees, visitors, and the public and/or visitors
• Develop ongoing work or security procedures for the entrance of the Courthouse
• Work with scanners and other security related equipment and tools
• Resolve problems with access to the Courthouse
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Report all unsafe activities to Supervisors and/or Human Resources
• Performs various other duties relating to scope of responsibility as assigned by County Courthouse Safety and Security Supervisor
• Attendance is required

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Qualifications  Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions: 

• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma and/or be an associate's degree or higher or comparable experience in directly related field, ie comparable experience from civilian law enforcement, military security, or private security
• Must be certified to carry a weapon
• Knowledge of law enforcement and meet the qualifications of the ILEA
• Knowledge of civil and criminal laws relating to scope of responsibility
• Knowledge of rules of evidence
• Knowledge of first-aid and emergency principles
• Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with others
• Knowledge of human relations; basic knowledge of psychological principles
• Personal maturity to maintain emotional stability in unusual situations of stress or social interaction pressure
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, physical, vision, psychological testing and drug screening prior to employment.