SECURITY SPECIALIST

Security Specialist is a position with primary assignment in the Johnson County District Court House and the Justice Annex but may be assigned to other county buildings. Job duties include:

• Upholds order, safety, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws; complies with expectations; maintains relevant knowledge and skills through training and job performance.
• Provides security for Johnson County buildings; monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises; prevents unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas; conducts building and perimeter checks; checks doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Performs searches of employees and visitors to locate any contraband or unlawful items; operates x-ray machines, scanners and other detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas; operates surveillance equipment to detect suspicious or illegal activities; inspects and adjusts security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering; receives or checks incoming items at points of entry, including loading docks.
• Provides security at Board of County Commissioner meetings, court hearings, and other events; monitors access or flow of people to prevent problems; circulates among visitors and employees to preserve order and protect property; conducts tours of the courthouse; responds to security requests.
• Responds to alarms and investigates disturbances; investigates illegal or suspicious activities; warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using weapons and/or force when necessary to maintain security; reports unsafe activities to supervisors; writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Escorts Individuals to vehicles; transports inmates to detention center; responds to emergencies, including medical emergencies, by administering first aid or by obtaining assistance from other emergency responders.