POSITION:  SECURITY OFFICER

DEPARTMENT:  PROBATE COURT/ JJC

JOB CATEGORY: POLE (Protective Occupations, Law Enforcement)

SALARY: $41,466 yearly

STATUS:  FULL TIME

FLSA STATUS:  NON-EXEMPT

DATES: UNTIL FILLED

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Security Officer for the St. Joseph Probate Court/Juvenile Justice Center, responsible for providing security at the entrances to the facility, internal security, perimeter security, and parking lot security.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

• Provide security at the two public entrances to the facility.
• Operate the security booth at the main entrance.
• Make regular security sweeps of the public portion and complete exterior of the facility.
• Provide security assistance to staff leaving the facility at night.
• Respond to security needs in the parking lot or on the grounds of the facility.
• Provide security during transportation of juveniles and transport juveniles to other facilities when requested.
• Work with local law enforcement and fire department during emergencies.
• Investigate incidents as required in non-secure parts of the facility and file reports.
• Check and maintain all county vehicles that are driven by staff.
• Escort detained juveniles when authorized.
• Observe drug screens as needed.                                               
• Provide court room security.
• Provide assistance in detention as needed or required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, detainees, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with violent/irate individuals.
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instruction and present findings in oral or written form.

Education/Experience

EDUCATION: Continuous education in the area of security and investigation is required. A minimum of a High School Diploma is required. Training and certification in the area of law enforcement is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in the field of Law Enforcement, security, investigations or related field is preferred. Must be 21 years of age.

Physical Requirements

The safety of the community as well as our staff and other detainees depends on the ability of staff to react quickly, fairly, consistently, and with control. Inaccurate assessments could significantly impact the health and well-being of the community, detained juveniles, and facility staff.

Work is performed on brick pavers and on carpeted floors. There will be a considerable amount of walking to various parts of the facility and around the facility.

Duties will require some amount of physical fitness with regard to personal protection and when necessary, in the restraint of a disruptive person or detainee. Mobility to be able to handcuff and subdue an aggressive person will be required.