Hybrid 8459 - Extra Help Part-Time Court Security (Sheriff) bei Jackson County, OR
Jackson County, OR · Medford, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Jackson County Employment Opportunity
Serving our Community through values-oriented law enforcement:
Character, Competence, Courage, Compassion
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Position Duties
- No prior security experience or certifications are necessary.
- Qualifying applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Qualifying applicants must possess one of the following:
- A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
- Qualifying applicants must be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0300.
- Preference will be given to qualifying applicants who possess a current Unarmed Security Provider certification through Oregon DPSST.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire. Please click on the following link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
- Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
Minimum Qualifications
Example of Principle Duties and Position Functions:
- Serves as a security officer in state court and county facilities.
- Screens individuals entering the assigned facilities to locate and prohibit contraband items and/or weapons from entering.
- Performs random and routine area searches, both interior and exterior of the assigned facilities, to locate potential contraband or hazardous items.
- Maintains a good rapport with public, court employees, and Sheriff’s Office staff.
- Responds to facility mechanical emergencies as required.
- Responds to basic medical emergencies as required.
- Operates metal detector and x-ray equipment.
- Assists with facility evacuations when necessary.
- Communicates with others in stressful and non-stress situations.
- Prepares written reports when necessary.
- Effectively communicates with the public, providing direction and referral to governmental services.
- Attends and participates in required trainings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Position requires familiarity with methods and techniques of security and enforcement; knowledge of and ability to operate two-way radios and surveillance equipment.
- Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions.
- Must be able to communicate courteously, professionally and effectively with general public and members of the legal community, explaining court policies and procedures as well as directing access to resources.
- Qualifying applicants must possess one of the following:
- A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
Licenses, Certificates and Other
- A DPSST Unarmed Private Security license must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Must pass an in-depth background check investigation and drug screening prior to hiring.
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions)
Tasks involve frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and climbing as well as lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight and varying size and shape, sometimes overhead; minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs or body in the operation of communications equipment.
Working Environments
- Duties are primarily performed indoor. May include exposure to disruptive people.
Other Qualifications
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.
