Court Security Officer

Court Security OfficerElkhart County Sheriff's Office is hiring for a Court Security Officer position. The hiring rate is $28.98/hour, with experienced candidates starting at $30.14/hour. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a free primary care health clinic, supplemental insurance, employee assistance program, retirement pension, deferred compensation 457b, 14 paid holidays annually, generous paid vacation and sick time, and eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program.The position will be filled as soon as possible. The work hours are Monday to Friday, with weekends and overtime as determined by the court schedule. The location is the Elkhart County Judicial Center, with travel requirements within the county. The job summary describes duties such as security screening, security patrols, control center monitoring, transports, preparing and filing reports, supervision of inmates at trials, and other related functions. Must follow universal precaution standards for blood borne diseases. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement through a career development program within the Sheriff's Office.Job requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, at least 18 years of age, a US citizen, and passing a pre-employment background check, polygraph, and drug screen.