SHERIFF'S SECURITY OFFICER
Job Specifications
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
DEFINITION
Under general direction, Sheriff's Security Officers physically secure and
protect property owned, operated, or administered by the County, or any
municipality or special district contracting for services from the County, and
perform other related duties as required. Positions working from a fixed
post will work under the supervision of the Court Security Sergeant. Single point entry positions will be provided
with armed security during Courthouse business hours.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are neither peace officers nor public safety officers,
but are public officers. Positions in this class do not engage in active law
enforcement duties, but are responsible for the security of locations or
facilities and assist sworn personnel in guarding County property against fire,
theft, vandalism, and trespassing. Security Officer's generally operate at a
fixed post, but may be assigned to patrol designated areas. Their
responsibility is to deter criminal acts by their uniformed presence and to
observe and report suspicious activities on County property. Security Officers
apply their knowledge of departmental security techniques, policies and
procedures, and exercise independent judgment.
TYPICAL TASKS
Work from a fixed post and/or patrol facilities to detect or prevent
individuals from committing violations of law; conduct searches of individuals
for weapons or contraband, and detain individuals for further investigation or
arrest, where circumstances and conditions warrant such action; appear in court
as a witness; direct visitors to the various services provided within a
facility; ensure that only authorized personnel access restricted areas;
require all visitors to enter through the "search screen" prior to
admittance into a facility; control access to County property by proper
authorization and identification; utilize fixed and hand held scanning devices
to detect unauthorized weapons; monitor alarm systems and electronic
surveillance equipment, and respond to the scene of locally-activated fire,
burglary, or other alarms; relay reports of bomb threats to the supervisor and
participate in organized bomb searches; report safety hazards, malfunctioning
equipment, liquid spills, and related matters to appropriate maintenance
personnel; operate miscellaneous equipment and motor vehicles as assigned;
assist as directed, in building evacuations; assist sworn personnel in securing
facilities and conducting searches; write daily activity, incident and
non-employee injury reports; investigate questionable acts or behavior observed
or reported in the Court or other facilities; patrol the outside perimeter of
County facilities.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
· Basic law enforcement principles and techniques.
· Operation of communication equipment used in the course of work, such as radios, telephones pagers and related systems.
· Basic factors that influence human behavior.
Ability to:
· Maintain the security of buildings and grounds.
· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with sworn personnel.
· Meet and deal with the public courteously and effectively.
· Successfully complete 832PC training.
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· Communicate using radio transmitting and receiving equipment.
· Use electronic security screening equipment.
· Prepare legible, correct and accurate reports.
· Conduct searches of individuals for weapons or contraband.
· Learn to operate fixed and hand held scanning devices.
· Understand and apply Sheriff's Office policies, procedures and directives.
· Learn first aid.
· Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action under adverse and/or emergency conditions.
· Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
· React quickly and calmly in emergency situations and adopt an effective course of action.
· Obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation.
· Normal color vision and unrestricted peripheral vision. If no corrective lenses worn, vision of at least 20/20. If glasses worn, uncorrected vision of at least 20/100, correcting to 20/20. If soft contact lenses are worn, vision of at least 20/200, correcting to 20/20 with one year minimum of successful contact lens use. Candidates who have had corrective eye surgery must meet all applicable vision guidelines at all times of day. A minimum of one year must have elapsed between surgery and examination, and all post-operative records must be submitted for review.
· See at near and far distances, such as reading screen monitors and observing incoming visitors 40-50 feet away.
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· Lift 55 pounds from floor level, such as lifting an injured person.
· Run quickly, such as in responding to an emergency situation.
· Distinguish colors, such as warning lights.
· Hear and distinguish a variety of sounds such as alarms and calls for assistance in a noisy environment.
· Stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.
· Learn to operate defensive devices including but not limited to chemical spray and baton.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required
knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical
way to obtain these would be:
Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of the G.E.D.
test.
Special Requirements/Conditions:
License: Possession of a valid
Training: Must complete 832PC during the probationary period.
Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full
background investigation.
Special Working Conditions: Exposure to individuals who may be hostile
and abusive; contact with a diverse population.
Other Special Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age at time of
appointment; must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.
PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: None
Bargaining Unit: 34-35
EEOC Job Category: 04
Occupational Grouping: 62
Workers' Comp Code: 0053
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