Job Information
Licking County Probate/Juvenile Court Court Security Officer in Newark, Ohio
Notice of Job Opportunity
Internal/External
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DATE POSTED: July 2, 2024 (until filled)
POSITION: Court Security Officer
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AGENCY: Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Hours may vary)
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COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Court Security Officer is to ensure all persons entering the Licking County courthouse are screened to prevent the presence of weapons and other contraband inside the facility and to provide general overall security in the building in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the Judges, court personnel, those doing business at the court, and members of the general public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Screens all persons who wish to enter the courthouse for weapons and other harmful objects, utilizing the magnetometer, hand-held metal detector, and x-ray machine.
Maintains communications with court bailiffs and other security/law enforcement personnel regarding security-related issues and emergencies.
Takes steps to control emergency situations at the entrance level, including summoning proper assistance.
Directs the flow of the public and professionals entering and exiting the building in a courteous but cautious manner, paying special attention to abnormal behaviors.
Conducts searches of those entering when suspicion warrants such action.
Prepares appropriate reports of disturbances and accidents.
Conducts searches of the building and grounds as part of daily security checks and patrols the building and grounds as necessary when full staffing exists at entrance.
When staffing thresholds a