Court Security Officer

The Court Security Officer is responsible for providing security at the Bibb County Courthouse. Screens courthouse employees, visitors, and their personal items and packages using an x-ray machine, magnetometer, hand-held detector, and physical hand frisk. Maintains the security of the courthouse facility by conducting security checks in the building, and outside perimeter checks. Maintains security of the courthouse facility by monitoring cameras and computer monitors in control room; locks and unlocks doors as needed. Checks and resets alarms on doors. Provides directions and assistance to the general public. Evacuates the building in case of a fire alarm or bomb threat; guards entrances until threat is ended; re-screens all visitors and employees before re-entering courthouse. Answers and announces panic alarms in offices, courtrooms, or judges' chambers. Assists Deputy Sheriff with transporting inmates taken into custody. Prepares door access cards/badges for customers (employees, attorneys, law clerks). The Court Security Officer should possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years of security experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Ability to meet and maintain training requirements set forth by the Georgia Peace Officers' Standards and Training Council, and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Must be fingerprinted, complete a polygraph test, and pass a background investigation. The Court Security Office r must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts: Knowledge of the procedures of security operations. Skill in mathematics and simple accounting or bookkeeping. Skill in effective oral and written communication. Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of private or confidential information. Ability to work effectively with m embers of all levels within the organization and public. Ability to show good judgment, consistency, timeliness and respect in decision making. Ability to achieve results on a timely basis. If you have any problems submitting your application, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr