Full-time Courthouse Police Service Officer - COURTHOUSE POLICE

Department:  Courthouse Police 

Pay:  $16.87 per hour  

Work Schedule:   

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

The Courthouse Police Service Officer position is a non-commissioned law enforcement officer position. This position provides Safety and Security Services for the 18th Judicial District Courthouses, Sedgwick County physical properties, employees, and the citizens. The Service Officer may be required to physically detain subjects until an arrest can be made by a commissioned officer. The Service Officer will become proficient in the use of security screening equipment as needed to ensure the safety of the public.

Perform Access Control and Screening Functions for the 18th Judicial District Courthouse

• Greet and direct the public through the metal detectors.
• Instruct the public on the procedure for checking personal property, x-raying bags, brief cases, purses, and coats.
• Operate metal detectors and x-ray screening equipment.
• Visually and physically screen the public’s property.
• Hand scan and/or physically check citizens.
• Be sensitive and alert to medical conditions that require the citizen to bypass the walk through scanner and send them to be hand scanned.
• Direct the public to appropriate offices or employees and answer any questions they may have.
• Monitor facility access control, Check employee badges, LEO Credentials, and Fast Passes.
• Notify a commissioned police officer of circumstances of criminal nature

Complete Regular Patrols of Sedgwick County Properties

• Perform thorough and complete interior and exterior patrols of assigned county complexes/properties to deter illegal activities and confrontations through use of a uniformed presence.  
• Escort Persons as necessary.
• Issue Parking Citations as warranted.
• Respond to and properly document Calls for Service, including fire alarms and medical calls.  
• Notify a commissioned police officer of activities of criminal nature.

Coordinate Emergency and Non-Emergency Communications

• Maintain the Control Center’s phones, camera systems, and daily/compound/property logs.
• Notify personnel of developing situations reported through the Control Center.
• Coordinate with 911 Emergency Communications for fire, EMS or additional police responses.
• Assist with remote access control to county facilities.

Minimum Qualifications: Six Months Experience in law enforcement, security services, customer service, or a related field. High school diploma or equivalent. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years in a military, law enforcement, fire, or security related field. Training and certificates related to military, law enforcement, fire, or security related topics.

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