Courthouse Security

Greenwood County•Greenwood, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide courthouse security; and perform general law enforcement duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Maintains order and peace within the lobby, courtrooms, offices, and parking lot. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
Requires one year of experience in security supplemented by law enforcement training.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certified Class I or Class III Officer
SC Basic Law Enforcement Training
SC Driver’s license
Must be 21 years old

Responsibilities

Screens individuals and packages entering the courthouse physically and with metal detectors to detect hidden weapons or contraband.
Responds to any disturbances or calls for assistance requiring law enforcement inside the courthouse and courthouse grounds.
Delivers all bank deposits to the bank and returns all deposit slips and change orders to each office.
Opens the courthouse in the morning, closes and secures the courthouse for the night.
Conducts security checks of vehicles, building exteriors, and interiors.
Provides information and assistance to the public.
Assists with escorts and transports prisoners and mental health patients as required.
Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
Maintains assigned equipment vehicles.
Accomplishes general clerical work to maintain logs, prepares reports and correspondence, enters and retrieves computer data, copies, and files documents, and answers the telephone.
Performs related work as assigned.