COURT SECURITY OFFICER - Extra Help

About the role

The salary for these positions is: $24.43 per hour. Thurston County is recruiting for Extra Help Court Security Officers. Court Security Officers provide day-to-day protection and security of the Thurston County Courts and respective facilities.

Responsibilities

• Secures weapons prior to persons entering the courthouse and ensures weapons are safely secured in lockers.
• Confiscates and seizing unauthorized weapons and processing them for criminal charges and/or destruction.
• Maintains accurate daily records of number of visitors entering the courthouse.
• Operates walk-through magnetometer, handheld wand metal weapon detector or other related types of screening devices to check visitors entering the courthouse for weapons and other prohibited articles.
• Conducts hand searches of personally carried items to inspect for potentially dangerous objects.
• Continuously monitors, via closed circuit cameras, courtrooms and facilities for adverse situations. Intervenes to prevent escalation of problems. May be required to use restraint or force, up to and including deadly force as deemed reasonable and necessary.
• Makes arrests if required and prepares incident and arrest reports.
• Responds to alarms, bomb threats, and safety concerns and assists with building evacuation.
• Provides escort duties for individuals in a threatened or endangered situation.
• Implements first aid procedures as necessary.
• Calls for assistance from local law enforcement and/or emergency response units.
• Utilizes pagers, telephones, and portable radios to maintain communications with other security personnel and/or other agencies responding to calls for assistance.
• Provides aid to responding agencies as requested.
• Provides general information, direction, and assistance to the public.
• May be asked to monitor courtroom proceedings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of law enforcement or corrections experience.
• Graduate from a Washington State Basic or Reserve Law Enforcement Academy, Correctional Academy, or equivalent training from a certified law enforcement program; or federal law enforcement experience (e.g. Military Police) or certified as a federal law enforcement officer (e.g. FBI, DEA).
• Qualified law enforcement or correctional experience that includes a firearms program with a use of force component can be considered if it meets Washington State Criminal Justice Commission Training requirements.
• Must be able to obtain a Special Commission from the Thurston County Sheriff's Office at time of hire.
• Officers are required to provide their own weapon, which meets Thurston County Sheriff’s Office standards.
• Must be able to qualify in the use of a short firearm, with requirement to successfully re-qualify with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office annually.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation which may include, but is not limited to employment history, criminal history, psychological, and /or polygraph examinations.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Upon hire must maintain a valid First Aid Card, including CPR with a certification in the use of the Life Pak Emergency Defibrillator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two year’s law enforcement or corrections experience.
• Graduate from a Washington State Basic or Reserve Law Enforcement Academy, Correctional Academy, or equivalent training from a certified law enforcement program; or federal law enforcement experience (e.g. Military Police) or certified as a federal law enforcement officer (e.g. FBI, DEA).
• Qualified law enforcement or correctional experience that includes a firearms program with a use of force component can be considered if it meets Washington State Criminal Justice Commission Training requirements.
• Must be able to obtain a Special Commission from the Thurston County Sheriff's Office at time of hire.
• Officers are required to provide their own weapon, which meets Thurston County Sheriff’s Office standards.
• Must be able to qualify in the use of a short firearm, with requirement to successfully re-qualify with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office annually.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation which may include, but is not limited to employment history, criminal history, psychological, and /or polygraph examinations.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Upon hire must maintain a valid First Aid Card, including CPR with a certification in the use of the Life Pak Emergency Defibrillator.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of Washington State Court procedures and functions.
• Specialized training and experience with security screening equipment: X-Ray Machines, Magnetometers, Hand-Held Metal Detectors.
• Experience with basic computer operating systems: Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Access.
• Experience in creating training programs and writing workplace policies.
• Experience supervising, leading, evaluating, motivating, training, and mentoring employees.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$24.43 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Message to potential applicants

We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

Other Related Recruitment Information

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Justin Wilson at justin.wilson@co.thurston.wa.us

Eligibility

• This Position Is Represented by a union.
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Not eligible for benefits, unless mandated by law.
• Contingent upon passing a background investigation.

Items Requested For Consideration

Application
Resume
Letter of Interest

Message from Thurston County

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

Why you’ll love it here

Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Contact Information

For questions about this recruitment, please contact: Justin Wilson at justin.wilson@co.thurston.wa.us