Courthouse Security Coordinator

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Travis County Sheriff’s Office seeks a Security Coordinator to enhance public safety within the courthouse. This role includes monitoring security systems, dispatching assistance, and conducting various security-related tasks to ensure a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in security, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage stressful situations effectively.

Benefits

Highly rated retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free employee health care clinic

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of experience in corrections, security, or computer operations.
• CTC/NCIC Certification must be obtained within six months.
• Must complete a Field Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily activity log and perform various security related tasks.
• Monitor security cameras and dispatch deputies as needed.
• Conduct background checks and interact with courts and other agencies.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication

Operating security systems

File management

Administrative practices

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Are you interested in serving your community? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff’s Office Security Coordinator position. This is a great position to introduce you into the Law Enforcement environment within the court system. Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, personal holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.

The Security Coordinator, under general direction, maintains a daily activity log, and performs a variety of administrative, skilled, or technical tasks of a specialized nature. This includes monitoring security cameras and dispatching deputies as needed, operating X-ray machines, completing background checks, processing employee ID request. Security of the public is a major element in the performance of duties assigned to this job classification.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a job classification within the Public Safety/Emergency Management job family. This classification possesses knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures. This classification is distinguished in that incumbents are directly responsible for security of the employees and public visiting the courthouse. This classification may require work in secure facilities.

• Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
• Monitors security and fire alarm systems in the courthouse complex. Operates screening devices, such as the X-ray machine. Monitors security cameras and identifies security violations in all areas, including in and around the courthouse.
• Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms throughout the courthouses and other locations. Writes reports or supplements to incidents or violations of the law.
• Dispatches deputies to various tasks in or around the courthouse. Coordinates traffic flow during detention and other hearings. Responds to and coordinates emergency situations.
• Enters information into computer system and drafts correspondence using computer software. Performs administrative duties, such as filing, photocopying, answering phones, and data entry.
• Provides first line of security to the courthouse complex.
• Conducts background checks and warrant checks as needed for ID requests.
• Audits files, as required.
• Interacts with courts and other agencies.
• Supervises and monitors key control.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. AND up to one (1) year experience in corrections, security or computer operations;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen
TCIC/NCIC Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Jailer License must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
Must be able to successfully complete a Field Training Program.

***Physical participation is required to obtain a jailer’s license. A jailer’s license is obtained through Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The physical participation includes defensive tactics, which may include basic self- defense, defensive techniques, and inmate handling techniques. TCSO will provide training for licensure.***

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures and techniques used in operating security systems.
• Modern office/clerical and administrative practices, procedures and methods related to operating security systems.
• File management and techniques.
• Principle and procedures of record keeping.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and a variety of software packages.
• Business English, spelling and arithmetic.

Skill in:

• Record keeping.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Physically perform assigned security duties with alertness.
• Use firmness and tact in enforcing regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the public and employees.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
• Handle stressful situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20- 50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to continual contact with persons accused or convicted of crimes. Subject to stressful court environment and client and customer contact for extended periods of time.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Shift Work Required,24 Hour Operation

Works some holidays, some evenings, some nights, some weekends.

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Sheriff

TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, and Psychological Exam Required.

Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, Employment Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.