Public Safety Service Officer

Maintains building security; screens for potential weapons at entry to the courthouse; visually inspects belongings of individuals for explosives and weapons using x-ray machine; ensures persons entering do not possess weapons; secures and maintains control of items not permitted in the courthouse; assists sworn officers with inspection of building prior to opening and closing of building; and conducts perimeter searches.

Assists sworn staff in compiling information for threat assessments on individuals attending Court; monitors security equipment and alarms.

Maintains a variety of logs/databases as needed; prepares various reports; prepares warrants for service; maintains courtroom statistics; conducts inventory and maintains inventory records; performs general office, clerical, and administrative duties.

Provides assistance in the courtroom and performs court attendant duties (e.g., taking fingerprints, checking in parties, preparing paperwork, calling court to order, assisting with the jury process, etc.) as needed.

Operates holding facility for in-custody inmates by monitoring and viewing the inmates every 15 minutes while in the facility; monitors cameras and speakers; opens and closes security doors for inmates.

Assists in training other employees, and perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Completion of 15 college semester units in criminal justice is desirable and can substitute for work experience.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in public contact work or general clerical work

• Public information and communication techniques;

• Customer service skills;

• General clerical office procedures, including typing;

• Automated systems as used in information storage and document preparation

• Basic recordkeeping practices.

Ability to:

• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public;

• Perform clerical work and make simple arithmetical calculations;

• Learn to operate a computer terminal;

• Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions;

• Exercise good judgment in making decisions according to existing statues, rules, regulations, and policies;

• Use discretion and mature judgment in the handling of sensitive and confidential information;

• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees;

• Complete weapons screening training.

• Complete all requested information fully. Incomplete applications will not be processed and your application will be rejected if you write statements such as "See/Refer to Resume" or "See Attached." 
• It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. If you held multiple positions with the same employer, please list each job title and duties separately. Explain gaps between any employment periods by way of a separate attachment to the application. 
• Minimum requirements must be met at the time of filing. 
• The work experience portion of your application profile should account for all employment within the last 10 years, including your current or most recent position.  Include U.S. Military Service, self-employment, and relevant unpaid volunteer work.