This position typically provides performance of general police work in the protection of the courts; ensures the safety of all individuals within the courts; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates the required Security Monitoring System at the entrance to the courthouse facility screening all individuals.
• Screens for conduct and behavior of each individual seeking to gain entrance to the courthouse.
• Searches individuals as required when the Monitoring System indicates search is necessary, to include searching individual persons and or property for any and all illegal weapons or contraband.
• Employs weapons or force to ensure safety regulations are adhered to when suspicious actions or persons indicate dangerous circumstances exist.
• Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Assists the general public entering through the security post giving directions while ensuring no safety problems exist.
• Assists all jurors in the Jury Panel Room to ensure proper procedures are maintained.
• Escorts judges to and from vehicles.
• Reads reports and releases a bulletin of significant crimes.
• Maintains a database of crimes and offenders.
• Submits fingerprints to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System to aid in identifying offenders.
• Communicates and consults with other analysts in the area to gain information about their crimes.
• Uses programs and databases to research offenders.
• Collects statistics from all divisions in our agency and pull statistics for each patrol officer.
• Operate and maintain county vehicle and two-way radios
• Protect individuals and the public by ensuring the enforcement of all local and state laws
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of related experience;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record;

• Must complete the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy within one year for LE 1;
• Departmental testing will be administered during interview;
• Initial testing will consist of extensive background check, Nelson Denny and a polygraph test;=
• Upon successful completion of those tests, selected candidates will then proceed to the physical agility testing with an interview to follow;
• Post offer drug testing, psychological exam, pre-placement physical and a functional evaluation capacity test will be required;
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Knowledge of using small office equipment and personal computers.
• Ability to maintain required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently in an emergency situation.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use hands to utilize monitoring Security Equipment.
• Ability to observe the conduct and behavior or each individual entering the courthouse.
• Ability to restrain prisoners and run in order to apprehend a person.
• Maintain required level of proficiency in use of firearms and evasive action/driving skills, and maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable conditions.
• Attend required periodic training sessions and seminars; participates in physical fitness activities.

This position requires the employee to sit and stand; use hands and fingers to handle, finger objects such as weapons, handcuffs, etc.; reach with hands and arms; kneel and bend; use repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds and move one hundred fifty (150) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work is regularly performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm with the ability to work after hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.