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Summary
Courthouse Security Officer
We are looking for experienced individuals with either a Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) or Basic Correction Officer (BCO) certification to work as a courthouse security officer. A current Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) certification (or the qualifications to become certified) is required for this position.
Duties:
- Maintain security of county buildings.
- Responsible for the monitoring and scanning of guests at each building entrance.
- Respond to emergency alarms in the courtrooms for security assistance.
- Provide assistance to Bailiffs.
- Inspect and operate all scanning equipment not limited to an X-Ray device, metal detector and hand-held wand.
- Assist in restraining, transporting and/or detaining of disruptive persons.
- Confiscate any weapons, potential weapons, and contraband.
- Provide information on court schedules to guests of the courthouse.
- Provide security checks of county buildings.
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Job Description
Courthouse Security Officer
We are looking for experienced individuals with either a Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) or Basic Correction Officer (BCO) certification to work as a courthouse security officer. A current Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) certification (or the qualifications to become certified) is required for this position.
Duties:
- Maintain security of county buildings.
- Responsible for the monitoring and scanning of guests at each building entrance.
- Respond to emergency alarms in the courtrooms for security assistance.
- Provide assistance to Bailiffs.
- Inspect and operate all scanning equipment not limited to an X-Ray device, metal detector and hand-held wand.
- Assist in restraining, transporting and/or detaining of disruptive persons.
- Confiscate any weapons, potential weapons, and contraband.
- Provide information on court schedules to guests of the courthouse.
- Provide security checks of county buildings.
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