Deputy Sheriff - PT (Courthouse)

Madison County Commission; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison County Commission seeks a Deputy Sheriff for Courthouse Security to protect life, limb and property at the Madison County Courthouse and other buildings. Duties include guarding entrances, screening for prohibited items, and coordinating with the Sheriff’s Department as needed.

Applicants must be POST certified and meet the specified education requirements (high school diploma or GED). The position requires physical stamina, the ability to act quickly under pressure, and formal driving

Qualifications

• US-based law enforcement knowledge and courthouse security practices.
• POST certification required for part-time status.
• Ability to carry out instructions and respond to emergencies calmly.

Responsibilities

• Guard entrances of Courthouse and assigned buildings against illegal access.
• Permit authorized persons to enter.
• Prevent the public from carrying forbidden articles into the building.
• Assist the Sheriff's Department as necessary under direction.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Emergency response

Oral and written instructions

Stress management

Team collaboration

Law enforcement experience

Education

POST certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Deputy Sheriff - Courthouse Security performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, limb and property. Under general direction, performs routine work in securing entrances of the Courthouse and other Madison County buildings. Employees follow established procedures to guard against illegal entry. This includes working the security checkpoints, checking badges, purses, bags, etc. Observes departing public.

Applicants will ONLY be considered for this part-time position if they are already POST (Peace Officers Standard & Training) Commission certified.

Automatic Disqualifiers for Applicants

Applicants will not be considered for employment if any of the following apply:

• Use of marijuana (including synthetic or CBD products) within the past 6 months.
• Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, or any other controlled substances not prescribed to the applicant within the past 5 years.
• Use of anabolic steroids within the past 12 months.
• Military service resulting in a discharge that is not Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions.
• Currently under criminal investigation or having any outstanding warrants.
• Any felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude.
• Any misdemeanor convictions within the past 5 years.
• Any pending DUI charges or DUI convictions within the past 10 years.
• Two or more DUI convictions at any point in time.
• Any Failure to Appear charge within the past 10 years.
• Two or more convictions of Failure to Appear.
• Any conviction for Domestic Violence.
• An unsatisfactory driving record.
• A poor employment history, as demonstrated by frequent job changes without valid justification, negative employment evaluations, or ineligibility for rehire by previous employers (within the past 5 years).
• Falsification of any information on the application or during the hiring process.

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Guard entrances of Courthouse and assigned buildings against illegal access.
• Permits authorized persons to enter.
• Prevents public carrying forbidden articles from entering.
• When required, will procure any prohibited items.
• Assist Sheriff's Department as necessary under the direction of Sheriff Employees.

Education Requirement

• Must be a current POST certified law enforcement officer in good standing.
• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, OR a General Education Development (GED) certificate issued by an appropriate state agency.

I. Applicants who are required to take the ACT WorkKeys Assessment, adopted as the official Basic Ability Test (BAT) for law enforcement, may test at any Alabama Community College within the state. II. For more information about the BAT and ACT WorkKeys Assessment, read Chapter Two (2) of the APOSTC Administrative Code found on the APOSTC website at http://www.apostc.state.al.us. III. If an applicant has been a member of the armed forces of The United States, each and every discharge must be under honorable conditions, and appropriate documentation provided (DD214).

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Working knowledge of the courthouse and or assigned building; working knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to admissions and exits.
• Skill in firearms to be able to operate and qualify authorized firearms designated by the agency from a standing, crouch, kneeling, or prone position with either hand with accuracy; essentials for this requirement shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: grip, stance, sighting under various lighting conditions, trigger control, body positioning, drawing techniques and loading/unloading.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work closely with others as a team.
• Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle / feel objects, and to talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds and must be able to control an unruly individual.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Additional requirements include the ability to speak, read, and write.

Certifications or LicensesRequired

• Must be a current POST certified law enforcement officer in good standing.
• Must be at least 21 years of age; must be U.S. Citizen or have proof of naturalization.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving either force, violence, or moral turpitude.
• Must have a valid Driver's license and be insurable by the Madison County Commission's risk underwriters.
• Must be able to pass the Peace Officers Physical and a drug test.
• Must meet all APOST requirements for certification as Peace Officer.
• Must possess, or obtain upon hire, a concealed weapons permit from the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
• Must qualify in the use of a firearm and successfully re-qualify annually.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.