SHERIFF'S OFFICE- COURTHOUSE SECURITY OFFICER

EP ENERGY; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

Gym reimbursement

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

El Paso County seeks a Courthouse Security Officer to ensure safety for court participants, employees, and the public. The role involves inspections, weapons screening, incident reporting, and coordination with Sheriff's Deputies in a dynamic courthouse environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring surveillance, assisting in emergencies, and providing high quality customer service while adhering to policy, procedures, and safety training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year experience in security.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts security inspections of the courthouse and takes appropriate action on observed discrepancies.
• Searches individuals and packages with scanning equipment; detains individuals who may have violated laws.
• Removes weapons and contraband from entrants to the courthouse; monitors cameras and alarms.
• Assists deputies, safeguards lives, and ensures County property is secure.
• Provides first aid and CPR when necessary; responds to emergencies and evacuations as directed.
• Maintains incident reports and daily activity logs; supports in emergency response training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public safety awareness

Communication

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;

Minimum Qualifications

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

Or any 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.

Typical 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.

Job Summary

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.

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

Benefits

• El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following.
• 16 holidays per year as recognized.
• Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
• 10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
• 15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
• 20 days (15 years of service or over)
• Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
• Military Leave - 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
• Bereavement Leave - 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
• EE Only $5.34
• EE & Spouse $145.30
• EE & Children $101.93
• EE & Family $200.09
• EE Only - $5.02
• EE & Spouse - $136.58
• EE & Children - $95.81
• EE & Family - $188.09
• EE Only - $35.70
• EE & Spouse - $226.41
• EE & Children - $174.96
• EE & Family - $322.25
• EE Only - $33.56
• EE & Spouse - $212.83
• EE & Children - $164.46
• EE & Family - $302.92
• Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
• Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
• Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
• The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
• The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
• Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
• Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
• The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
• Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
• The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.