Security Representative (On-Call) - Lee County

About the role

The Security Representative screens people entering the Justice Center Complex and/or Cape Coral Government Complex for weapons, explosives, and other prohibited items to prevent them from being carried into the building. The Security Representative also acts as a Security Guard and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Screens persons entering the Justice Center Complex and the Cape Coral Government Center for restricted items
• Stop all people who are entering prior to going through the metal detector and direct them to place all parcels or purses, briefcases, etc. on the x-ray machine
• Direct all individuals to empty their pockets into the bowl or tray provided
• Examine and/or x-ray the contents of the bowl/tray for restricted items
• Notify Law Enforcement Officer if restricted articles are discovered or detector equipment indicates further search is needed
• X-ray purses, briefcases, parcels, and packages etc. which are brought into the building
• Use all of the x-ray system enhancement features to examine purses, briefcases, parcels, and packages etc. for restricted and/or dangerous items
• Notify a supervisor and/or a law enforcement officer if suspected illegal items are found
• Perform the duties of a security guard
• Check ID cards at the employee entrance of the Justice Center Complex; restrict access to only those employees with a valid ID card
• Patrol on foot around the Justice Center Complex, Lee County Government Annex East, Justice Center Annex, and the Cape Coral Government Complex, report any unsafe conditions or suspicious activities
• Maintain a neat uniform
• Provide court and other information to the public
• Review court information/schedules every morning
• Keep abreast of office location changes
• Refer unfamiliar questions to a supervisor or the appropriate office
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Additional education beyond a high school diploma may substitute for the below experience
• Experience in one or more: (1) Security screening and secure facilities such as airports and courthouses; (2) Law enforcement, corrections or government security; (3) Military; (4) Hold Florida "D" & "G" Licenses; (5) Customer Service and/or Communications
• Must obtain Security Officer License – Class "D" within 90 days of employment and
• Must obtain Florida Statewide Firearm License – Class "G" within 180 days of employment
• The Administrative Office of the Court will pay for the required licenses if obtained within the 20th Judicial Circuit
• May be required to drive within the circuit

Supplemental Information

• Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Additional education beyond a high school diploma may substitute for the below experience.
• Experience: In one or more: (1) Security screening and secure facilities such as airports and courthouses; (2) Law enforcement, corrections or government security; (3) Military; (4) Hold Florida "D" & "G" Licenses; (5) Customer Service and/or Communications.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain Security Officer License – Class "D" within 90 days of employment and Must obtain Florida Statewide Firearm License – Class "G" within 180 days of employment. Administrative Office of the Court will pay for the required licenses if obtained within the 20th Judicial Circuit May be required to drive within the circuit
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, Intern, or Volunteer positions. However, all on-call, temporary, seasonal, interns, and or volunteer positions are covered under a worker's compensation plan.

Application Instructions

Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, Intern, or Volunteer positions. However, all on-call, temporary, seasonal, interns, and or volunteer positions are covered under a worker's compensation plan.