Courthouse Security Officer

Job Title

Under general supervision, is responsible for screening all people entering the courthouse complex, using screening equipment, monitoring people as they enter or exit, providing assistance to the public as needed, and responding appropriately to possible threats to security and safety of the courthouse complex.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor screening equipment
• Conduct daily test of screening equipment to ensure proper operation
• Greets public
• Provides information
• Recognize and react to possible threats to safety and security to the complex
• Search packages and other items brought to checkpoints
• Complete appropriate reports of actions and threats
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill in:

• Exercising tact, patience and courtesy in dealing with others

Knowledge of:

• 800 radio system 10 codes
• Security techniques
• Basic computer functions

Ability to:

• Learn department policies and procedures
• Learn divisions operations procedures
• Learn regulations pertaining to Courthouse Complex
• Gain respect and cooperation of others
• Keep alert and vigilant
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement
• Maintain confidentiality
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Work all shifts, (days, evenings and midnights), weekends, and all holidays

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oklahoma Driver's License

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and balance; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste and can smell three odors associated with danger. The employee is occasionally required to sit; run; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds and push/pull or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to perform job duties while wearing gear weighing 10 pounds or more for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO Statement

Tulsa County Sheriff does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

Note: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.