Facility Security Officer

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Perform standby security at a fixed station or patrol area; regulate and monitor access by authorized persons and maintain a secure environment; perform searches of persons and packages for weapons and contraband; manage access to the Justice Center by vehicle; enforce parking regulations in county parking areas; accept deliveries.
• Respond to emergency radio dispatched calls, alarms from courtrooms, and calls for assistance; monitor and initiate response to alarm systems, including fire, emergency, facilities management, and elevator; coordinate building evacuation in case of alarms, bomb threats, and other emergencies; participate in bomb searches as directed.
• In absence of a sworn officer, conduct preliminary investigation of incidents and possible crimes; write property inventory receipt forms and incident and information reports; take individuals into custody at the direction of a judge; may restrain or remove disruptive persons from courtroom and other county facilities; provide crowd control; issue formal exclusions as needed to maintain security; make court appearances as required.
• Conduct jail and public transactions; complete bail and release forms; collect bail funds; explain bail procedures and requirements; take clothing exchanges; issue property releases; receive, log, and release inmate funds; coordinate inmate visitation.
• Answer and route telephone calls; provide information and referral services to community resources, including emergency housing, food, clothing, and medical.
• Provide assistance to law enforcement and corrections staff, judges, attorneys, departments, other agencies, and inmates and their families; provide information regarding policies, guidelines, and procedures; refer to appropriate personnel as needed; prepare correspondence, memoranda, or reports; develop and revise forms and reports.
• Maintain key card system; gather and input data into computer system; add and delete access based on authorized requests; make program updates and changes to the system as need; check in and out facility keys to staff, custodians, maintenance personnel, and contractors; keep daily logs and tallies; prepare daily reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Facility Security Officer

• Journey level
• Technical
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive general supervision from manager or staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Facility Security Officer

Training and experience for this journey level, technical classification is typically equivalent to an associate's degree and up to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 2-6 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• LEDS certification