Kitsap County Sheriff's Office seeks a full-time Court Security Officer to join our team!
The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing quality public safety services in partnership with our diverse communities. Court Security Officers are responsible for patrolling and ensuring the security of the Kitsap County Courthouse and other court facility locations, such as the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Our new team member will have knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing security operations, to include search and seizure. Must have solid investigative techniques and the knowledge and ability to follow safe weapons handling practices and procedures. The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse public and with all levels within the County.
This position is governed by the Sheriff's Office policies and directives and works under the direct supervision of Sheriff's Office supervisory staff. This posting will be used to fill a current full-time opening and will also be used create a register for future positions.
The complete wage range of $20.55 - $29.04 for this position is shown, however,
the anticipated starting wage is $22.68.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- Two years experience in investigative, law enforcement, criminology or a related field that displays the ability to perform the essential job functions
- Education can be substituted for only one year of experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Sheriff's Office limited commission is required
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications
- Completion of a federal or state police academy, reserve academy or corrections academy.
- Experience working with the public in a security setting.
- Experience monitoring systems, monitoring assigned security areas, and responding to unusual occurrences.
- Proven experience and certification with a firearm (ability to qualify with a weapon)
Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements
Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass a comprehensive background investigation/criminal background check through law enforcement agencies.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, in a multi-phase testing process as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting. These tests may include, but are not limited to, oral interviews, medical examination, truth verification test, psychological evaluation and weapons qualification with passing scores set by Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate must:
- Be able to obtain and maintain a valid and current Sheriff's Office limited commission as provided by the current Sheriff.
Within six months of employment, the successful candidate must:
- Possess CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
The hourly range for this position is $20.55-$29.04. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.