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Entrance Screening Officer II
Company:
Douglas County
Industry:
Non-profit, Public Safety
Job title:
Entrance Screening Officer II
Job level:
Mid
Job description:
Incumbent works under the direction of the Court Services Bureau Captain or designee, providing security and safety to employees and visitors of the Hall of Justice, Civic Center and Justice Center.
Compensation: $29.00 – $38.19/Hour
Essential Functions:
Monitor entrance screening stations and conduct screening (e.g. x-ray scanners, metal detectors, visual detection, other security practices) of incoming persons and packages.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
Detect and confiscate weapons or contraband and detain the individual(s) advising supervisor.
Enforce federal, state, and local laws/regulations and adhere to Sheriff’s protocols.
Provide armed watch over Entrance Screening Officer (ESO) I’s performing screening duties and lethal force presence/option.
Enforce the disposal or containment of legal but inappropriate items (e.g. pocket knife) prior to entry.
Respond to questions and provide information/directions to locations (e.g. courtrooms).
Render immediate first aid and/or cardio/pulmonary measures summoning medical personnel and notifying sworn supervisor.
Assist with emergencies (e.g. fires, fire alarms, weather related emergencies, bombs or bomb threats, disturbances, mentally ill persons, other threatening or exigent situation).
Provide service to the public and employees in a professional, helpful manner.
Report hazardous, threatening, suspicious, potentially dangerous occurrences to sworn supervisor(s).
Become familiar with the laws of the State of Nebraska, ordinances of the City of Omaha, rules of the 4th Judicial District Court, and other pertinent rules, laws, or regulations pertaining to security operations at the Hall of Justice, Civic Center and Justice Center.
Prepare and maintain various records, reports and other department documents (e.g. Daily Activity Logs).
Operate a two-way radio maintaining communication with departmental employees advising of a security breech, disturbance, potentially dangerous situation, or other threatening or exigent circumstance.
Read and adhere to departmental General Orders.
Maintain job knowledge and skills (e.g. training, seminars, webinars, meetings, conferences, continuing education).
Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned and directed.
Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required.*
Graduation as a law enforcement officer from a state law enforcement academy required. Individuals may also be eligible if they have worked in an armed law enforcement capacity for a minimum of one (1) year either with a Federal Law Enforcement entity or with the Armed Forces.
Completion of all qualifying certifications with an approved firearm, and recertification on a semi- annual basis with qualification of at least a 70% (unless otherwise specified) on the prescribed course of fire.
Basic life support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS/CPR) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
Defensive Tactics course and Electronic Control Devices course and maintained throughout employment required.
Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check, conditional drug screen and physical assessment.
*Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally performed in a courthouse setting. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, shifts, weekends, overtime/extra hours, holidays, emergency call-in). Work involves potential exposure to hazardous or dangerous conditions, persons or substances. Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing priorities, limited resources, and uncooperative/irate individuals.
Work requires physical activity, including extended periods of standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and climbing. Incumbent must have the physical ability to protect oneself and others and control combative or disruptive persons using measures within the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Use of Force Policy. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must also possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.
Positions available:
3
Posted on:
January 14, 2025