Protective Service Officer (part-time)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE :

Protective Service Officer (part-time)

SALARY : 20.05 - $20.05

DEPARTMENT : Protective Services

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date :

02 / 28 / 2025 12 : 00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP : Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME : This is a part-time (up to 25 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position could be as early as 6 : 00 a.m. and the end time could be as late as 9 : 00 p.m., depending on assigned location.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under direction, screens individuals entering a County operated facility for any weapons and / or forbidden items. Greets individuals desiring to enter a County operated facility and informs them that they must be screened prior to entry. Operates various electronic control and scanning devices in order to screen for weapons and / or other forbidden items. Observes assigned areas to detect and prevent unauthorized activities. Completes various forms and / or documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Screens individuals entering a County operated facility for any weapons or other forbidden items.

Greets individuals desiring to enter a County operated facility and informs them that they must be screened prior to entry.

Operates various electronic control and scanning devices in order to screen for weapons and / or other forbidden items.

Observes assigned areas to detect and prevent unauthorized or inappropriate activities.

Prevents inappropriate activities and / or behavior and intervenes when inappropriate activities and / or behavior are observed.

De-escalates unruly and / or disruptive behavior.

Completes various reports and / or documents.

If possessing a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL) : participates in and successfully completes required firearms training as designated by the Sheriff, as well as, meets and maintains firearms qualification and standards in order to carry a weapon.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
• Previous experience in law enforcement, security, public safety or corrections

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS :

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N / S =Never / Seldom O =Occasionally F / C = Frequently / Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment : F / C

Outdoor environment : N / S

Street environment (near moving traffic) : N / S

Construction site : N / S

Confined space : N / S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate : O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds : O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) : N / S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) : N / S

Communicable diseases : N / S

Moving mechanical parts : F / C

Fumes or airborne particles : N / S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste : N / S

Loud noises (85 decibels) : N / S

Blood Borne Pathogens : N / S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N / S =Never / Seldom O =Occasionally F / C = Frequently / Continuously

Demand :

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces / ground : F / C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist) : F / C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms : N / S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces : N / S

Digging : N / S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads : N / S

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands : F / C

Kneeling to work at low levels : 0

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing) : F / C

Lift / Carry / Move objects from one level / position to another (covered by the items below) :

Up to 34 pounds : F / C

Up to 35 - Over 100 pounds : N / S

Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body : F / C

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended) : F / C

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance : F / C

Standing in an upright position without movement : F / C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces : F / C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces : O

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

Salary : $20