Courthouse Security Officer

Job Title : Courthouse Security Officer

Under general supervision, the Courthouse Security Officer 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.

Essential job functions include :

• 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

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities include :

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 : 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 : 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.