SHERIFF'S OFFICE- COURTHOUSE SECURITY OFFICER

County-of-El-Paso,-T; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Paso is seeking a Courthouse Security Officer to safeguard the El Paso County Courthouse, participants, and staff. You will perform security inspections, manage access control, and respond to incidents to ensure a safe environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring surveillance tools, assisting deputies, and maintaining clear documentation of events and actions. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and related security experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year security experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Conducts security inspections of the courthouse and acts on discrepancies.
• Searches individuals and packages using scanning equipment and detectors.
• Detains individuals who may have violated laws or regulations.
• Removes weapons and contraband from entrants to the courthouse.
• Monitors cameras, alarms, and elevators; provides secure escort as needed.
• Assists deputies and helps safeguard lives.
• Renders first aid and CPR when necessary.
• Documents incidents and maintains daily activity logs and inventories.

Skills

Security experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Acceptable Experience and Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and (1) one year experience working in security;

Orany equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Essential Duties

• Conducts security inspections of the courthouse and takes appropriate action on observed discrepancies;
• Searches individuals and their packages using sophisticated scanning equipment, (i.e.x-ray machines, metal detectors);
• Detains individuals who may have violated applicable laws/regulations;
• Removes weapons and contraband from persons entering courthouse;
• Monitors cameras, alarms, elevators, etc., in the facility;
• Assists Sheriff's Deputies when instructed;
• Takes appropriate action to safeguard lives;
• Ensures County property is secured, locked, free of vagrants, etc.; provides secure escort service to county employees or constituents when appropriate;
• Renders first aid to any injured individual and administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when necessary;
• Monitors surveillance equipment for breaches of security and other criminal violations;
• Assists in the search of Courthouse as directed for explosive devices or bombs;
• Conducts searches for lost or missing persons;
• Extinguishes small fires;
• Assists in the evacuation of Courthouse when instructed;
• Assists public in locating offices and courts; answers phone, for outside agencies, other County departments and the general public concerning inquiries; makes appropriate referrals for assistance;
• Documents all reportable incidents;
• Keeps supervisor current of pertinent information;
• Writes reports when required and prepares related paperwork, i.e. daily activity logs, inventory;
• Provides inventory control for lost items;
• Orders supplies as directed:
• Checks-in vendors for deliveries;
• Adheres and complies with office policies and procedures;
• Adheres and complies with federal, state and local laws;
• Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
• Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Other Important Duties

• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
• May be summoned while off duty to assist in major emergencies involving the courthouse.
• Works shift work;
• As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Summary of Position

The Courthouse Security Officer provides the safety and security of the El Paso County Courthouse, court participants, county employees and individuals conducting business in the courthouse.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to: Commander or designee
• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
• Other:Has frequent contact with the general public and other county employees