ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Enforces local, federal and state laws relating to public safety and welfare; performs duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of safety.
• Monitors individuals entering the courthouse; uses metal detectors to detect hidden weapons.
• Conducts security checks of vehicles, building exteriors and building interiors.
• Provides information and assistance to the public; explains policies and procedures as necessary.
• Maintains order in courthouse hallways, courtrooms and surrounding premises.
• Provides security during court proceedings; and, when necessary, provides for the security of jurors, judges and staff.
• Escorts and transports prisoners and mental health patients as required.
• May assist with essential training functions including, but not limited to: reviewing and updating training lesson plans, ensuring policy compliance in training content, creating lesson plans, compiling lesson plans for Criminal Justice Academy approval, serving as a firearms instructor, conducting initial firearms training for new hires, serving as a driving instructor, conducting Emergency Vehicle Operations Block Training, providing County-wide Active Threat Mitigation (Active Killer Training) to County employees as well as businesses located in the County, and providing other related programs; may research best practices in regard to driver safety training and analyze training data.
• May maintain weapons inventory.
• Assist the public with information.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
• Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Participates in public relations efforts as necessary to maintain a cooperative and positive relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.
• Receives and responds to citizens’ inquiries, concerns and complaints concerning law enforcement activities.
• Attends periodic training sessions and attends meetings to keep abreast of current law enforcement and security trends, technology and legislation; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
• Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, maintaining logs, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.