Court Security

Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $34k - $52k
Location: Bradenton, Florida, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

X-ray machine
security cameras
computers

About the role

About the Department

Monitors the security system in Building Control to include cameras, alarms, security access areas, courtrooms; monitors the Judicial Center exit doors; completes a security check of the outside of both the Judicial Center and Historic Courthouse; and monitors x-ray screen for contraband and weapons. Performs security screening of persons entering the Judicial Center; observes the public for any suspicious behavior; answers questions; and directs the public on where they need to go. Assists in evacuating personnel and the public from the Judicial Center in an emergency situation. Other responsibilities included, but not limited to, opening the Judicial Center in the mornings, starting up and inspecting the security equipment at the beginning of duty, answering the phones, maintaining daily logs, and notifying supervisor of any incidents.

Position Duties

Ability to pay close attention to detail while conducting repetitive tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to anticipate potential adverse or unsafe situations and react according to agency policy and procedures.
Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations, and to make effective decisions when in stressful situations and circumstances.
Ability to anticipate problems and intervene appropriately to avoid negative repercussions.
Knowledge of how to search/inspect for and recognize contraband/weapons or unauthorized activities.
Skill in searching/inspecting individuals, materials, and facilities for contraband/weapons and unauthorized activities.
Skill in the use of computers and various other equipment used to perform daily functions of position.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Required to speak and hear clearly. Often required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Requires close vision.

Minimum Qualifications

Directs the safe and expeditious evacuation of all courthouse personnel and the public from the Judicial Center according to procedure and consistent with agency policy.
Closely monitors the x-ray monitor, determines whether an item is cleared or requires open inspection based on signals of the unit and observations of images on the screen.
Conducts a daily inspection of the x-ray machine to assure that it is in proper working order according to specifications.
Accurately completes and forwards to the supervisor daily logs which include the daily inspection of the x-ray machine and all confiscated property for that day.
Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

POLICY

Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave).
Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards.
Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made.
Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders.
Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming.
Operates and cares for equipment, tools, and vehicles according to prescribed standards and schedules.

Other Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Valid Florida driver license required.

About Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Provides law enforcement and public safety services in Manatee County.

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