Sheriff Building SecurityampnbspSergeant INTERNAL ONLY ampnbsp Salaryampnbsp2486ampnbsp per hour ampnbsp Description Performs intermediate responsibilities by serving as security for Vigo County Sheriff Department enforcing laws of the state and protecting individuals who work at or visit the Vigo County Courthouse Annex ampamp Juvenile Center and performs related work as apparent or assigned ampnbsp Examples of Dutiesampnbsp Enforces local state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people Monitors security cameras and performs perimeter security checks of the Courthouse Annex ampamp Juvenile Center ensuring the safety of all employees and visitors Scans articles through Xray machine monitors metal detectors and searches individuals who set alarm off Apprehends and arrests persons who violate state federal or county laws advising individuals of their constitutional rights searching suspectsarrestees and seizing weapons andor contraband Collects preserves and maintains chain of custody of evidence Escorts inmates from Court back to the Jail Gathersdisperses information to individuals on a needtoknow basis Assists the public when entering and visiting the Courthouse Responds to emergency calls for help andor panic button alarms and evacuates Courthouse in cases of bomb threats or other emergencies Maintains confidentiality and security of information Provides assistance in Court as needed taking individuals into custody at Judges request and serving warrants as needed Assists officers from other departments who come to the Courthouse Annex or Juvenile Center for paperwork hearings andor trials Prepares and submits to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines Provides testimony in legal proceedingscourt as necessary Attends seminars and inservice training as requiredampnbspampnbsp Typical Qualificationsampnbsp High school diploma or GED Must be at least 21 years of age 3 Years of Service CBS OR 2 years in CBS and 2 years of service in other area of law enforcement No written disciplinary action in the last 365 days No suspensions in the last 2 years Ability to occasionally work extended irregular andor evening hours and occasionally serve on 24hour call for emergencies Possession of a valid drivers license and demonstrated safe driving record Supplemental Information ampnbsp Incumbent performs duties according to established Departmental policies and procedures with work priorities and schedules primarily determined by supervisor and service needs of the public Assignments are guided by definite objectives using a variety of methods or procedures with incumbent referring to supervisor for unusual or unprecedented matters Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision and has a moderate degree of flexibility in the job Periodically decisions are made in the absence of specific policies andor guidance from supervisor Errors in decision or work are primarily detected or prevented through prior instructions from supervisor and procedural safeguards Undetected errors could result in damage to equipment andor have adverse effects upon Department operations or members of the public ampnbsp Incumbent maintains frequent contact with coworkers other County departments Courts other law enforcement agencies and members of the public for purposes of givingreceiving information and maintaining cooperative work relationships ampnbsp Incumbent performs duties in a county buildings involving sittingwalking at will standingwalking for extended periods liftingcarrying equipment weighing under 25 pounds climbing stairs pushingpulling objects bending reaching crouchingkneeling closefar vision colordepth perception keyboarding handlinggraspingfingering objects speaking clearly and hearing soundscommunication ampnbsp Incumbent may occasionally be required to run fast for short andor long periods run updown stairs and subdue an attacking andor armed individual Incumbent maintains considerable contact with the public and is regularly exposed to iratehostile individuals Protective gear andor equipment such as bulletproof vest must be worn according to Department policy ampnbsp Incumbent occasionally works extended or irregular hours andor evenings occasionally serves oncall and responds to emergencies on a 24hour basis ampnbsp Incumbent is appointed by the Chief of Operations ampnbsp As an EOEAA employer Vigo County Government will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran or disability status ampnbsp ampnbsp
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