Sheriff's Security Officer (Extra Help Only)

DEFINITION
To physically secure and protect property owned, operated, or administered by the County; to operate and monitor screening equipment; to assist Superior Court personnel; and perform other related duties as required.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Sheriff’s Security Officer position is neither a peace officer nor a public safety officer but a public officer as defined in section 831.4 of the California Penal Code. Incumbents carry a firearm upon completing applicable Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T), are responsible for facility security, and assist sworn personnel in guarding County property against fire, theft, vandalism, and trespassing. The Sheriff’s Security Officer generally operates at a fixed post but may be assigned to provide related security functions. Incumbents must distinguish between circumstances in which counseling, admonition, and explanation will maintain a peaceful environment or where the intervention of law enforcement personnel is necessary and respond to and report situations appropriately. The Sheriff’s Security Officer applies knowledge of departmental security techniques, policies, and procedures and exercises independent judgment.  
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Supervision is received by a Sheriff's Deputy or other higher-level position.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work from a fixed post or inner/outer perimeters of one or more facilities to detect or prevent individuals from committing violations of law. 

Conduct searches of individuals for weapons or contraband, and detain individuals for further investigation or arrest, where circumstances and conditions warrant such action. 

Appear in court as a witness. 

Direct visitors to the various services provided within a facility; require all visitors to enter through the "search screen" prior to admittance into a facility.

Ensure that only authorized personnel access restricted areas.

Control access to County property by proper authorization and identification. 

Utilize fixed and hand-held scanning devices to detect unauthorized weapons. 

Monitor alarm systems and electronic surveillance equipment. 

Operate miscellaneous equipment and motor vehicles as assigned. 

Assist sworn personnel in securing facilities and conducting searches. 

Write daily activity and incident reports as required. 

Investigate questionable acts or behavior observed or reported in the Court or other facilities.

Assist in building evacuations as directed. 

Perform other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
Education:  
High school graduate or equivalent.
 
Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid PC 832 (arrest and firearms training) Certificate OR a valid California P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy Certificate OR the ability to obtain either within 1 year of appointment. Please attach documentation showing successful completion of PC 832 training, or a valid POST Basic Certificate if available . 

Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
 
Ability to pass a background investigation and psychological evaluation prior to appointment.
 
Possession of a valid California driver's license.  Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
 
 
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.