Courthouse Security Coordinator

Travis County•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a great position to introduce you into the Law Enforcement environment within the court system. Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, personal holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic. The Security Coordinator, under general direction, maintains a daily activity log, and performs a variety of administrative, skilled, or technical tasks of a specialized nature. This includes monitoring security cameras and dispatching deputies as needed, operating X-ray machines, completing background checks, processing employee ID requests. Security of the public is a major element in the performance of duties assigned to this job classification. This classification possesses knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures. This classification is distinguished in that incumbents are directly responsible for security of the employees and public visiting the courthouse. This classification may require work in secure facilities.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. AND up to one (1) year experience in corrections, security or computer operations; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Must be a U.S. citizen
TCIC/NCIC Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Jailer's License must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
Must be able to successfully complete a Field Training Program.
Physical participation is required to obtain a jailer’s license.
Knowledge of: Methods, procedures and techniques used in operating security systems.
Knowledge of: Modern office/clerical and administrative practices, procedures and methods related to operating security systems.
Knowledge of: File management and techniques.
Knowledge of: Principle and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of: Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and a variety of software packages.
Knowledge of: Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
Skill in: Record keeping.
Skill in: Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
Skill in: Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Physically perform assigned security duties with alertness.
Ability to: Use firmness and tact in enforcing regulations.
Ability to: Communicate effectively with the public and employees.
Ability to: Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
Ability to: Handle stressful situations.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Physical participation includes defensive tactics, which may include basic self-defense, defensive techniques, and inmate handling techniques.

Responsibilities

Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
Monitors security and fire alarm systems in the courthouse complex.
Operates screening devices, such as the X-ray machine.
Monitors security cameras and identifies security violations in all areas, including in and around the courthouse.
Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel.
Responds to panic and fire alarms throughout the courthouses and other locations.
Writes reports or supplements to incidents or violations of the law.
Dispatches deputies to various tasks in or around the courthouse.
Coordinates traffic flow during detention and other hearings.
Responds to and coordinates emergency situations.
Enters information into computer system and drafts correspondence using computer software.
Performs administrative duties, such as filing, photocopying, answering phones, and data entry.
Provides first line of security to the courthouse complex.
Conducts background checks and warrant checks as needed for ID requests.
Audits files, as required.
Interacts with courts and other agencies.
Supervises and monitors key control.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.