Court Security Officer Recruit

AGENCY OVERVIEW
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is in Louisville, Kentucky and serves as the largest Sheriff’s Office and fourth largest law enforcement agency in the state. Its approximately 250 sworn, 60 civilian and 75 volunteer Reserve Deputies perform its main duties of providing court security, serving court orders, and collecting property taxes. The members of JCSO also serve the community by supporting the work of local charitable organizations and providing a positive presence that ensures the safety of residents of Jefferson County.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Court Security Officer (CSO) Recruits of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are hired to attend training to become a Certified Court Security Officer in the State of Kentucky. CSOs in the Courts Division provide security for participants of Circuit and District Courts of Jefferson County. CSOs take custody of inmates while in the Courts and during transport throughout Kentucky. In accordance with KRS 70.280, CSOs only have law enforcement powers on courthouse grounds and during transport of inmates to facilities in Kentucky.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire. Applicants may apply at 20 years of age.
Must be U.S. citizen
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have honorable discharge from military, if applicable
Must not have had peace officer status revoked in any state
Must not be prohibited from carrying a firearm
Must not have been convicted of a felony – misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis.
No use of marijuana in the last 1 year, no use of illegal controlled substances in the last 6 years.

SALARY/BENEFITS
 

	Hourly Rate*	Annual Rate*	Eligible for Benefits
Start	$25.57	$54,182.80	Yes

*Includes $1,000 annual uniform allowance

Employees participate in the Non-Hazardous Duty retirement under CERS offered the KPPA.
JCSO pays 100% medical premiums for single coverage, and 90% for other plan levels.
Competitive plans for vision and dental.
Optional deferred compensation and supplemental life insurance.

SELECTION PROCESS
Criminal History Check
Interview and Facility Tour
Written Psychological Assessment
Polygraph Examination
Background Investigation (Criminal history check, credit check, employment history, references)
Sheriff Staff Interview
Medical Examination / Drug Screening
Fingerprinting

ACADEMY INFORMATION
Upon hire, recruits begin working in the courts performing on-the-job training while waiting for a spot in the academy.
Recruits are sent to the DOCJT Court Security Officer Basic Training located in Richmond, Kentucky.
The academy consists of 80 hours of instruction where room and board is provided. Recruits may go home on weekends and holidays that fall during the 2 weeks.

Questions related to this position or its selection process can be sent to [email protected].