Security Officer I

The Greene County Courthouse and affiliate offices require a Security Officer to safeguard the facility, its assets, employees, and members of the public. This role involves access control using metal detectors, X-ray machines, and monitoring alarm systems and closed-circuit cameras.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct patrols of the facility, process visitors through weapons detection equipment, respond to active alarms, complete necessary reports, and provide a security presence in various offices and courtrooms.
2. Respond to and resolve medical or security-related emergencies within the complex.
3. Assist with evacuations during fires or other emergency situations.
4. Identify law enforcement officers and determine their authority to carry weapons into the Courthouse Complex.
5. Monitor hearings and interviews as required by Victim Witness, Domestic Relations, Children and Youth, or other staff offices.

Duties:

1. Attend meetings as required.
2. Perform other tasks assigned by Supervisor to ensure program quality and requirements are maintained.
3. Perform related work as required.

Working Conditions:

1. Work indoors in adequate space, temperatures, ventilation, and lighting.
2. Exposed to average indoor noise, stress, and disruptions.
3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with military or civilian law enforcement agencies is preferred.

Certifications:

• Lethal weapons training or capability to be certified with a lethal weapon (Act 235).
• CPR training and First Aid certification.

Skills:

1. Public and interpersonal relations.
2. Crisis intervention.
3. Basic computer software programs.
4. Security surveillance, including camera surveillance.
5. Organization and multi-tasking.
6. Problem solving.

Abilities:

1. Comprehend and apply Post Orders and Standard Operating Procedures.
2. Work effectively with disturbed and maladjusted individuals.
3. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, members of the public, and law enforcement agencies.
5. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.