Court Security Officer

Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Prescription coverage

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Employee Assistance Program

Annual/Sick Leave

Group Life Insurance

401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - 5

Job summary

The Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government is seeking a Court Security Officer to provide security at the Bibb County Courthouse. The role involves screening individuals and belongings, patrolling the building and perimeter, and monitoring security systems to protect staff and the public.

Qualified candidates will have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of three years in security, plus the ability to meet training requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of security experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Able to meet training and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Screen courthouse employees, visitors, and items using an x-ray machine, magnetometer, hand-held detector, and physical hand frisk.
• Perform building and perimeter security checks; monitor cameras and control room monitors.
• Lock and unlock doors and reset alarms as needed.
• Provide directions and assistance to the public.
• Evacuate the building during a fire alarm or bomb threat; guard entrances until threat is ended; re-screen entrants.
• Answer and respond to panic alarms in offices, courtrooms, or judges' chambers.
• Assist Deputy Sheriff with transporting inmates taken into custody.
• Prepare door access cards/badges for staff, attorneys, and law clerks.

Skills

Security operations

Mathematics

Communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Timeliness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Court Security Officer is responsible for providing security at the Bibb County Courthouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Screens courthouse employees, visitors, and their personal items and packages using an x-ray machine, magnetometer, hand-held detector, and physical hand frisk.
• Maintains the security of the courthouse facility by conducting security checks in the building, and outside perimeter checks.
• Maintains security of the courthouse facility by monitoring cameras and computer monitors in control room; locks and unlocks doors as needed.
• Checks and resets alarms on doors.
• Provides directions and assistance to the general public.
• Evacuates the building in case of a fire alarm or bomb threat; guards entrances until threat is ended; re-screens all visitors and employees before re-entering courthouse.
• Answers and announces panic alarms in offices, courtrooms, or judges' chambers.
• Assists Deputy Sheriff with transporting inmates taken into custody.
• Prepares door access cards/badges for customers (employees, attorneys, law clerks).

Education, Training and Experience

The Court Security Officer should possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years of security experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Ability to meet and maintain training requirements set forth by the Georgia Peace Officers' Standards and Training Council, and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
• Must be fingerprinted, complete a polygraph test, and pass a background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures of security operations.
• Skill in mathematics and simple accounting or bookkeeping.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of private or confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with members of all levels within the organization and public.
• Ability to show good judgment, consistency, timeliness and respect in decision making.
• Ability to achieve results on a timely basis.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Discounted Fitness centers
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave
• Group Life Insurance
• 401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - Matches up to 5%

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of security experience?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question