Part Time Sheriff's Office Security Officer

Albany-Dougherty County, Georgia • Albany, GA

338d • $13

About The Position

The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office/Jail Division is hiring on a continuous basis for a Part-Sheriff's Office Security Officer. The purpose of this position is to observe conduct and behavior of individuals in civil and criminal cases while in a courtroom setting to prevent disturbances and the escape of inmates. Assists jurors during terms of court, searches the courtrooms for weapons and other contraband, and acts directly upon the instructions from the judge in potentially threatening situations. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in security, customer service, clerical or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists and directs witnesses and general public to and from court.
• Assists court officers in courtroom observing conduct and behavior of individuals and reports any suspicious activity.
• Monitors court holding cells and transports inmates to and from court in a safe manner; may escort individual(s) throughout judicial building before, during and after court.
• Patrols court facilities and grounds of the facility in accordance with applicable Judicial Building Security Plan.
• Secures closed courtroom; inspects courtrooms before and after proceedings; tests security devices and report findings; and perform other duties concerning security or the court area.
• Properly applies restraint devices on inmates.
• Operates a portable radio, closed-circuit television (CCTV), hand wand metal scanning device and assists with walk thru metal scanning/X-ray devices.
• Conducts daily patrol of courtrooms and surrounding areas.
• Assists and guard jurors in the courtroom during trial terms.
• Assists with duplicating court documents required to update the Sheriff's records.
• Assists presiding judges in general with any needs directed by the courts.
• Assists with booking documents and court orders that require signatures.
• Ensures the condition and status of all duress alarms are tested on a monthly basis.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Life
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees