Criminal Justice Specialist P/T

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a part-time Criminal Justice Specialist within the Judicial Operations Bureau to help maintain a secure courthouse environment and protect staff and the public.

Responsibilities include monitoring security systems, controlling access, screening individuals and property, assisting visitors, and responding to emergencies with composure and professional service. This role requires vigilance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Credit check required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor video and audio equipment, security gates and electronic doors, fire alarm systems, intercom/public address systems, and light circuit panels.
• Assist in security at entrances and exits by screening persons and items; inspect property trays for prohibited items.
• Monitor and operate X-ray machines to detect contraband entering the courthouse.
• Assist the public and work with fellow members to maintain security.
• Escort custodial staff into restricted areas within the courthouse.
• Log oncoming mail and packages and notify Judicial staff of deliveries.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate emergency procedures as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public interaction

Emergency response

Communication

Judgment under pressure

Security equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CCTV camera systems

Job description

Be part of the security behind our Judicial Operations. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a part-time Criminal Justice Specialist to join our Judicial Operations Bureau. In this role, you will help maintain a safe and secure environment for Sheriff's Office personnel, criminal justice partners, courthouse employees, and members of the public. From monitoring security systems and controlling access to screening individuals and property, assisting visitors, and responding to emergencies, your attention and awareness will play an important role in courthouse security.

The ideal candidate is an alert, dependable professional who exercises sound judgment and remains calm in a structured, security-focused environment. They are comfortable interacting with the public, operating security equipment, following established procedures, and responding appropriately when situations require immediate attention. The successful candidate communicates effectively, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in providing professional service while maintaining security.

If you're looking for meaningful part-time work where staying alert, helping others, and maintaining a secure environment are part of every shift, this may be the opportunity for you. Join our Judicial Operations Bureau and put your skills to work supporting the safety and security of our courthouse operations.

Starting Pay is $21.43/Hour.

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the general direction of a Sergeant, performs work of a responsible nature related to security functions within the Judicial Operations Bureau. Work is performed in accordance with Sheriff's Office rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Members are expected to work with some independence. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

Shift work required.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

• Monitors video and audio equipment, security gates and electronic doors, fire alarm systems, intercom/public address systems, and light circuit panels
• Assists in security at entrances and exits of various locations throughout Pinellas County Sheriff's Office facilities by monitoring and conducting security screening of persons and items; to include inspection of property trays to identify prohibited items
• Monitors and operates X-ray machines to detect contraband entering the courthouse
• Assists public with information and working effectively with fellow members
• Escorts janitorial staff into restricted office areas throughout the courthouse
• Logs oncoming mail and packages and provides notification of delivery to Judicial staff
• Responds to emergencies to provide assistance and initiate emergency procedures based on standard policies or regulations
• Verifies that all non-uniformed Sheriff's Office personnel and visitors are in possession of a Sheriff's Office badge or a visitor's pass, appropriately displayed
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed
• This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications:

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to visually monitor activities utilizing the agency closed circuit camera systems and to escort custodial crews through secure areas
• Knowledge of procedure for reporting emergencies and equipment failures
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work closely and effectively with PCSO staff, other criminal justice officials and the public
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to comprehend and perform written and oral instructions
• Ability to react quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to effectively utilize equipment and devices assigned to the area of responsibility
• Ability to comprehend and perform all duties related to assigned duty post
• Ability to obey any lawful order of a superior, including any order relayed from a superior by another member
• Ability to complete administrative paperwork or assists in the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports utilizing the agency computer system
• Ability to participate in a fifteen (15) week field training program which consists of varying work days and hours
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Abilities:
The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• • Meet the minimum hearing and vision requirements as follows:
    o Have 20/30 (or better) corrected vision
    o Must pass hearing with less than or equal to 40 decibels in each ear under the frequencies: 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz
• Sit or stand up to 6 hours per day
• Walk up to 4 hours per day
• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally bend and reach