Court House Security Officer - Sheriff - POLE III

Tippecanoe County Government • Lafayette, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Court House Security Officer serves the Sheriff and is responsible for providing security for the Courthouse and its annexes. The position conducts patrols, responds to security and medical emergencies, maintains courtroom security, handles detainees and legal documents, checks equipment, and helps ensure the safety of court personnel and the public. The officer works under established department policies while exercising independent judgment in response to situations. The position reports directly to the Major.

Work is primarily in an office environment and courtroom. The officer has frequent contact with coworkers, County departments, law enforcement agencies, jail detainees, court personnel, and the public. The work may involve volatile situations and exposure to irate or violent individuals. Occasional extended, irregular, or evening hours and out-of-town travel, sometimes overnight, may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet departmental hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
• Ability to obtain a passing score in the Handgun Course of Fire under Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards.
• Working knowledge of universal health precautions and ability to apply them in the field to protect against infection; knowledge of standard first aid and CPR practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply department and County justice-system practices, procedures, rules, and regulations; ability to follow written and oral orders and directives from department superiors.
• Ability to receive, secure, and account for evidence, inmates’ personal belongings, and money.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use and properly maintain assigned department vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and weapons, including a calculator, radio, stun belt, metal detectors, handcuffs, tear gas or 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 perform essential duties involving prolonged sitting, bending, carrying objects, reaching, far vision, and hearing sounds and communications.
• Ability to respond swiftly, rationally, and decisively to potentially violent individuals; de-escalate volatile situations through conversation or negotiation; and use physical force as situations demand.
• Ability to listen, comprehend, and communicate effectively with coworkers, County departments, law enforcement agencies, jail detainees, court personnel, and the public by radio, telephone, in person, and in writing, while demonstrating sensitivity to professional ethics, gender and cultural diversity, and disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to occasionally work extended, irregular, or evening hours and travel out of town, sometimes overnight.
• Valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Law enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot patrols of assigned buildings and parking lots; respond to emergency security and medical calls; and investigate complaints from citizens and courthouse personnel.
• Maintain courtroom security during sessions, including searching suspects, arrestees, and facilities, and seizing weapons or contraband.
• Detain subjects by court order or as needed, maintain custody of detainees in the holding area when a Deputy is absent, and escort detainees to and from the courtroom.
• Serve assigned legal documents, including summonses, court orders to appear, and hearing notices, and deliver returned documents to the appropriate individuals or departments.
• Test communication and emergency response equipment to ensure it functions properly.
• Examine firearms used as evidence in court proceedings to help ensure the safety of court personnel and the public.
• Maintain the appearance and serviceability of issued or required vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and weapons.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED