Sheriff Security Officer Hourly

Agupdate; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking a Sheriff Security Officer to provide security at the Hall of Justice and County property. Duties include screening for weapons and contraband, enforcing laws, and reporting incidents.

Responsibilities also cover transporting prisoners to court and medical facilities, making arrests when incidents occur, and performing related tasks as assigned. Applicants must meet the required training and pass medical and background checks.

Qualifications

• Possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university including the successful completion of a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

• Screen for weapons and other contraband as ordered by the Sheriff that is prohibited in the Hall of Justice.
• Enforce State and Federal law on County owned property.
• Prepare written reports of incidents.
• Transport prisoners to and from court appearances and medical facilities.
• Make arrests if an incident occurs while performing duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice

Job description

NOTE: Employees in these positions will be scheduled for not more than twenty-four (24) hours per week.

The Sheriff Security Officer, under general direction from supervision, provides security at the Hall of Justice and all County owned property. Employees in this class screen for weapons and other contraband, as ordered by the Sheriff, that is prohibited in the Hall of Justice, enforces State and Federal law on County owned property, prepares written reports or incidents, transports prisoners to and from court appearances and various medical facilities, may make an arrest if an incident occurs while performing his/her duties and performs other related duties as assigned.

A. Required Experience and Training

Possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university including the successful completion of a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice.

B. Special Requirements

• Be a bona fide resident of the State of Michigan for one (1) year prior to time of appointment;
• Possess good moral character as determined by a comprehensive background evaluation;
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Be Bondable;
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license and have a good driving record;
• Be in good physical condition;
• Have not been convicted of: a. A felony violation.
• b. Three (3) moving violations in the 24 months prior to application.
• c. *Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• d. Two (2) or more violations of reckless driving or one (1) of reckless driving accompanied by aggravating circumstances.
• e. *Loss of driving privilege through suspension or revocation of any driving license.
• f. Any conviction for moving violations, accidents, non-moving violations, or violation of other laws which indicates poor driving attitude or habits, or lack of respect for the law.
• *Note: A conviction of this type of offense may not be automatically disqualifying if the conviction(s) occurred when the applicant was between 17 and 20 years of age, and at least five (5) years have passed with no further convictions.

PHYSICAL ACTVITIES

An employee in this class must be in good physical condition such as to permit the occasional lifting and carrying of objects or persons weighing in excess of one hundred (100) pounds, and standing, walking or running for extended periods of time.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class performs job duties under a variety of environmental conditions including office assignments and travel throughout the County owned property during all types of weather conditions.

EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE