COURTHOUSE SECURITY OFFICERS (Part-Time)

Isanti County • Cambridge, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work ensuring security and protection of court officers, county employees, witnesses, and civilians, including and corrections facilities, courtrooms, and government center, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Jail Administrator.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and moderate experience in law enforcement operations and public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be certified, or ability to obtain certification, in CPR and basic life saving techniques and First Aid.
• Must be taser certified.
• Pass a criminal history background investigation.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and procedures.
• Skill in operation of county owned vehicles, equipment, computers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Skill in use of TASER and defensive tactics (TASER certification required).
• Skill in using judgment, discretion and decision-making skills in appropriately handling and resolving conflicts, security concerns, emergencies, disruptions or disorders in the courtroom, government center and other county buildings.
• Ability to react effectively and deal tactfully with persons in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to learn, apply, and implement courtroom and government center security procedures.
• Ability to identify objects, actions, events, materials or surroundings that may involve security risks.
• Ability to determine and appropriately apply use of force in accordance with office policies and learned procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, law enforcement and other agency personnel, departments, and the public.
• Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.

Nice To Haves

• On-the-job-training
• Annual Uniform Allowance

Responsibilities

• Provides government center and courtroom security.
• Operates metal detector and scanner at main entrance of government center building.
• Transports inmates to/from prison and county jails, dentist, doctor, etc.
• Assists bailiffs in courtroom duties as needed.
• Controls juror movements during jury trials.
• Transports mentally ill individuals to/from treatment centers and hospitals.
• Escorts inmates from jail to courtrooms.
• Provides security for special events (e.g., shot clinics, county fair, etc.).
• Guards and escorts inmates at hospitals, clinics, and other appointments.
• Opens and closes courtrooms and government center.
• Checks for security and cleanliness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plans
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

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