Courthouse Security Officer

2 months ago

Lafayette, United States Tippecanoe County Government Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION: Courthouse Security Officer

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

SALARY: $2,003.42 Biweekly


Incumbent serves as Courthouse Security Officer for Sheriff, responsible for providing security for the Courthouse and annexes.


DUTIES:

Conducts foot patrols of assigned buildings and parking lots, responds to emergency security and medical calls, and investigates citizen and courthouse personnel complaints.

Maintains courtroom security while in session, including searching suspects/arrestees and facilities, seizing weapons and/or contraband.

Detains subjects by court order or as needed, including maintaining custody of detainees in holding area in absence of Deputy. Escorts detainees to and from courtroom.

Serves various legal documents as assigned, such as summonses, court orders to appear, and notices of hearings. Delivers returned documents to appropriate individuals/departments as required.

Tests communication and emergency response equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Examines firearms used as evidence in court proceedings to ensure safety of court personnel and the public.

Maintains appearance and serviceability of all issued and/or required vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and weapons.

Periodically attends meetings and training sessions as required.

Performs related duties as assigned.


JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High School Diploma or GED, law enforcement experience preferred.

Ability to meet all departmental hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Ability to qualify by obtaining a passing score in the Handgun Course of Fire, as required by the standards of the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.

Working knowledge of universal health precautions and ability to apply such knowledge in the field to protect oneself from infection, and knowledge of standard practices and procedures in administering first aid/CPR.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the department, and County justice systems. Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors.

Ability to appropriately receive, secure and account for articles received in evidence, personal belongings of inmates, and monies.

Working knowledge of and ability to use and properly maintain assigned department vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and weapons, such as calculator, radio, stun belt, metal detectors, handcuffs, tear gas/mace, and handgun.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to maintain confidentiality of department information and reports as required.

Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including sitting for long periods, bending, carrying objects, reaching, far vision, and hearing sounds/communication.

Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation, and use physical force as situations demand.

Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate with the co-workers, other County departments, other law enforcement agencies, jail detainees, court personnel, and the public by radio, telephone, in person or in writing, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum direct supervision.

Ability to occasionally work extended, irregular, and/or evening hours, and occasionally travel out of town, sometimes overnight.

Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.


RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs according to established department policies and procedures, making independent decisions and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Errors in decisions or work may not be readily detected by supervisory review and may result in adverse effects upon department operations, inconvenience to members of the public, and/or endangerment to self and/or others.



PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, other law enforcement agencies, jail detainees, court personnel, and members of the public for the purpose of exchanging and explaining information and maintaining courthouse security. Incumbent's work may involve non-routine problem-solving to gain cooperation of individuals in situations that may jeopardize the safety of the public and/or incumbent.

Incumbent reports directly to Major.


PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties primarily in an office environment and a courtroom involving sitting for long periods, bending, carrying objects, reaching, far vision, and hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent is exposed to irate/violent individuals. No prolonged, extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties, but incumbent may exert strenuous physical effort during emergency situations. Incumbent occasionally works extended, irregular, and/or evening hours, and occasionally travels out of town, sometimes overnight.

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