NOTE:  Employees in these positions will work not more than twenty-four (24) hours per week. 

The Sheriff Security Officer, under general direction from supervision, provides security at the Hall of Justice and all County owned property. Employees in this class screen for weapons and other contraband, as ordered by the Sheriff, that is prohibited in the Hall of Justice, enforces State and Federal law on County owned property, prepares written reports or incidents, transports prisoners to and from court appearances and various medical facilities, may make an arrest if an incident occurs while performing his/her duties and performs other related duties as assigned.

A. Required Experience and Training

1. Possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university including the successful completion of a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice; AND
2. Be certified or currently certifiable as a law enforcement officer following successful completion of the training requirements established by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S.).

Physical Activities
An employee in this class must be in good physical condition such as to permit the occasional lifting and carrying of objects or persons weighing in excess of one hundred (100) pounds, and standing, walking or running for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions
An employee in this class performs job duties under a variety of environmental conditions including office assignments and travel throughout the County owned property during all types of weather conditions.

EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test.  Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
 
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
 
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.