Courthouse Security Officer

Winnebago County; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A county government agency in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a courthouse security officer. The role requires either a Basic Law Enforcement or Basic Correction Officer certification, along with an Illinois certification to be eligible for the position. Responsibilities include maintaining security, monitoring guests, responding to emergencies, and providing assistance in courtrooms. The ideal candidate will be skilled in operating security equipment and managing disruptive individuals.

Qualifications

• Current BLE or BCO certification required.
• Must have the qualifications to become certified by the ILETSB.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security in county buildings.
• Monitor and scan guests at entrances.
• Respond to emergency alarms in courtrooms.
• Assist Bailiffs as required.
• Inspect and operate scanning equipment.
• Assist in detaining disruptive individuals.
• Confiscate weapons and contraband.
• Provide court schedule information to guests.
• Conduct security checks of buildings.

Skills

Basic Law Enforcement certification

Basic Correction Officer certification

Monitoring skills

Emergency response

Public interaction

Education

Current Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board certification

Job description

We are looking for experienced individuals with either a Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) or Basic Correction Officer (BCO) certification to work as a courthouse security officer. An current Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) certification (or the qualifications to become certified) is required for this position.

Duties:

• Maintain security of county buildings.
• Responsible for the monitoring and scanning of guests at each building entrance.
• Respond to emergency alarms in the courtrooms for security assistance.
• Provide assistance to Bailiffs.
• Inspect and operate all scanning equipment not limited to an X-Ray device, metal detector and hand-held wand.
• Assist in restraining, transporting and/or detaining of disruptive persons.
• Confiscate any weapons, potential weapons, and contraband.
• Provide information on court schedules to guests of the courthouse.
• Provide security checks of county buildings.