Courthouse Security - Part Time

Greenwood County; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenwood County is seeking a Part-Time Courthouse Security Officer to enforce safety and law compliance in the courthouse and grounds. You will screen entrants, respond to disturbances, and secure the facility under supervision with routine procedures.

The role requires certification and a year of security experience, with a valid SC driver’s license. Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, vehicle checks, public assistance, and occasional prisoner transport.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of security experience with law enforcement training.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be certified (Class I or III) and complete SC Basic Law Enforcement Training.
• Valid SC driver's license and must be 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Screens individuals and packages entering the courthouse with metal detectors.
• Responds to disturbances or requests for law enforcement inside the courthouse and grounds.
• Delivers bank deposits and handles deposit slips and change orders as required.
• Opens the courthouse in the morning, secures it at night.
• Conducts security checks of vehicles and building interiors.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.
• Assists with escorts and transports prisoners or mental health patients as needed.
• Prepares detailed work records, reports, and maintains logs.

Skills

Security awareness

Public safety

Investigative mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

SC Basic Law Enforcement Training

Certified Class I or Class III Officer

SC Driver's license

Job description

Courthouse Security For Greenwood County

Hiring Part-Time

Salary Ranges

Part-Time: $20 to $23 per hour (Depends on experience and MUST be certified)

General Description

The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide courthouse security; and perform general law enforcement duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare. Maintains order and peace within the lobby, courtrooms, offices, and parking lot.

Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Screens individuals and packages entering the courthouse physically and with metal detectors to detect hidden weapons or contraband.
• Responds to any disturbances or calls for assistance requiring law enforcement inside the courthouse and courthouse grounds.
• Delivers all bank deposits to the bank and returns all deposit slips and change orders to each office.
• Opens the courthouse in the morning, closes and secures the courthouse for the night.
• Conducts security checks of vehicles, building exteriors, and interiors.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists with escorts and transports prisoners and mental health patients as required.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
• Maintains assigned equipment vehicles.
• Accomplishes general clerical work to maintain logs, prepares reports and correspondence, enters and retrieves computer data, copies, and files documents, and answers the telephone.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting twenty pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs on a repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines and tools with moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires one year of experience in security supplemented by law enforcement training.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Certified Class I or Class III Officer
• SC Basic Law Enforcement Training
• SC Driver's license and must be 21 years old

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Greenwood County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Greenwood County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.