8687 - Part-Time Security Officer - Court Security (Sheriff)

Job Description

Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• This position is for a part-time (56 hours per 2-week pay period) position.
• No prior security experience or certifications are necessary.
• Qualifying applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Qualifying applicants must possess one of the following:
  • A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
• Qualifying applicants must be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0300.
• Preference will be given to qualifying applicants who possess a current Unarmed Security Provider certification through Oregon DPSST.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire. Please click on the following link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record (Download PDF reader).
• This position is represented by union group JCSEA

Job Duties and Requirements

I. Position Summary

Under general supervision to provide security support to the state court and county facilities and to perform related work as required.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties

• Serves as a security officer in state court and county facilities; screens individuals entering and exiting assigned buildings; searches people, objects, buildings and outdoor areas capable of concealing contraband or weapons; may involve feeling and detecting objects, and walking and standing for long periods of time; controls, manages or seizes personal property as required by policy; responds to emergency situations.
• Conducts video and audio surveillance; performs equipment tests of surveillance and alarm equipment; reads computer and camera screens. Manipulates keys and keyboards, operates levers and buttons, collects and inventories small items; maintains, controls and inventories facility keys, materials and equipment. Operates metal detection and/or x-ray equipment. Uses and maintains department issued equipment as needed.
• Performs rescue operations to include administering basic emergency medical aid and facility evacuation. May respond to facility mechanical failures.
• Prepares written reports and incident forms for analysis of program activities; maintains resource information.
• Exercises independent judgement. Communicates effectively and coherently with other employees using existing communication systems. Effectively communicates with the public to provide information, direction and referral to governmental service organizations.
• Works overtime when required.
• Adheres to County and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, public officials, the general public and representatives of other agencies.
• Attends and participates in required trainings.
• Has regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

• Must be at least 18 years of age; graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test. One year responsible experience involving heavy public contact in a position responding to irate or upset people and one year experience in security or law enforcement; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
• Position requires the ability to learn and apply department policies; ability to listen, evaluate and analyze facts; ability to deal with hostile situations utilizing conflict resolution processes, conciliatory and crisis intervention techniques; ability to speak and write effectively; ability to record information clearly and concisely; ability to understand and carry-out instructions promptly; ability to walk or stand for long periods of time; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Must pass an entry-level employment examination; must possess Medic/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment; must pass a psychological evaluation, in-depth background investigation (including credit check), complete physical examination and drug screen.

IV. Typical Employee Characteristics

• Assertive
• Conservative
• Controlled
• Dependable
• Emotionally stable and mature
• Independent
• Intelligent
• Leadership qualities
• Practical
• Reserved
• Self-assured
• Self-sufficient
• Shrewd
• Tough minded and self-reliant

V. Equipment Utilized (but not limited to)

• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight
• Department Policies
• Pen/Pencil
• Telephone
• Personal Computer
• Photocopier
• X-Ray Equipment
• Security Wand (magnetometer)
• Aerosol Restraint Spray
• Duty Belt
• Report Forms
• Surveillance Monitoring Equipment
• Audio Monitoring Equipment
• Keys
• Portable Radio
• Elevator

VI. Licenses, Certificates and Other

• Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

VII. Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions)

Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Occasionally requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Minimum physical effort is required. Requires driving.

VIII. Working Environments

Work may include exposure to disruptive people.

IX. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Long-Term Disability – Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. Benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000.

• Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment – Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.

• Vacation – Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 96 to 200 hours annually depending upon months of continuous full-time service. Regular part-time employees accrue vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to two times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.

• Sick Leave – Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (96 hours annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period and may accrue without limit. Regular part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Accrued sick leave may be used as soon as it is accrued.

• Holidays – In lieu of holidays, each regular full-time employee receives, on July 1, a block 104 hours; prorated for regular part-time employees. Employees hired after July 1 will have holiday hours assigned on a prorated basis. Unused holiday hours at the end of the fiscal year cannot be carried forward. Holiday hours remaining at the end of the fiscal year will be paid to the employee at the employee’s regular straight-time rate of pay except for required HRA VEBA contributions. All personnel regularly assigned to investigations, property, civil, evidence and Court security or day shift will use this block of hours on those holidays the Jackson County Courthouse is customarily closed or the State courts are closed.

• Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System – Jackson County participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). PERS has Tier One, Tier Two, and the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) pension programs, as well as the Individual Account Program (IAP). Tier One covers members hired before January 1, 1996; Tier Two covers members hired between January 1, 1996 and August 28, 2003; and OPSRP covers members hired on or after August 29, 2003.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program – Jackson County offers regular employees the option to enroll in IRS Section 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans. The employee defers compensation through voluntary payroll deductions into this supplemental retirement plan. The 457 plan is a separate retirement plan from PERS.

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement/Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association (HRA VEBA) – Employees participate in an HRA VEBA plan through Gallagher VEBA. The pre-determined funding arrangement is chosen by the Union.
• Mandatory Direct Deposit – All employees receive their paychecks through direct deposit. Employees can choose up to four accounts to receive direct deposit funds. Most banks allow participation of this program.
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Section 125 Plan – The FSA is a tax-free regular employee-funded account. Regular employees may choose to participate in pre-tax health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket unreimbursed eligible health care expenses, dependent care expenses, and qualified transportation expenses, in order to have “before-tax” dollars deducted from their paychecks.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – The County has a fully-funded Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to offer. The EAP is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with personal problems, large or small. The EAP provides confidential services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and life. The EAP is offered to regular employees, their dependents, and any household members. Services include up to four face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year, 24/7/365 crisis access to counselors, and convenient access to on-line consultations with licensed counselors.