Court Security Officer

City of Medina; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Security Guard for the Medina Municipal Court. This role is crucial for maintaining safety and security within the courthouse. Responsibilities include screening individuals for weapons, managing court sessions, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in law enforcement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety in a vital community role, ensuring a secure environment for all court personnel and visitors.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by OPOTC to carry a weapon and re-qualify annually.
• At least 3 years as a certified law enforcement officer or military equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for the Court and handle potentially volatile situations.
• Screen visitors with metal detectors and assist in emergency situations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

First Aid Knowledge

Ability to Handle Volatile Situations

Customer Service Skills

Education

Certified Law Enforcement Officer

Military Equivalency

Tools

Metal Detectors

Personal Firearm

Job description

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This is a part-time Security Guard position for Medina Municipal Court. Security Guards are responsible for the safety of those in the courthouse, including removing people if they are disruptive and screening individuals entering the building for weapons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – include the following: (other duties may be assigned.) This position directly reports to the Chief Bailiff.

• Provide security for the Court and possess the ability to effectively handle potentially volatile situations.
• Secure Court sessions by providing protection and assistance for court personnel and the public.
• Operate Court metal detectors while screening all visitors, as well as briefcases, purses, packages, and personal items entering the Court building to detect concealed weapons, hazardous objects, and contraband.
• May assist in securing and clearing the building in emergency situations, or as dictated by the situation. May assist in enforcing safety regulations, rules, and laws to ensure the safety of judges, court personnel, attorneys, other law enforcement personnel, prisoners, inmates, visitors, and the public.
• Work independently to resolve urgent issues, process-oriented with high attention to detail, and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. It is imperative that security officers are physically able to meet the physical demands of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to stand or walk at least eight (8) hours per day, and the ability to push, pull, or lift at least thirty (30) pounds at any given time.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties to be performed. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) to carry a weapon and re-qualify for firearms certification annually and be able to provide certification as proof.
• Must provide personal firearm.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
• First Aid knowledge/training.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

At least three years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency. The experience must have included general arrest authority.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualified applicants may be required to submit to testing and provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before the final interview. Employment is predicated upon successful completion of a criminal record check and drug testing.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] Attn: Security Officer.