Primary Purpose

The Armed Security Guard position is responsible for maintaining security of their assigned post through monitoring, surveillance, access control, and patrol activities. The position assists visitors and staff, monitors for suspicious behavior, and responds appropriately during emergencies.

Education And Qualification Requirements

19 Years or Older
High School Diploma or equivalent
Maintain a valid Florida security class G license
Qualify annually with agency issued firearm
Pass the annual SJSO Physical Test
Valid Florida Driver's License
Ability to operate a computer and job-related software
Must pass a Psychological Test

Duties

Monitor designated areas observing the activities of individuals in and around agency facilities.
Analyze situations to determine whether suspicious activity requires a sworn deputies response.
Verify visitor identity and grant or deny access to facilities as appropriate
Log entries and directing visitors to appropriate locations
Log Tools In and out of Secure Areas
Conduct searches of bags, briefcases, and personal items
Operate a magnetometer and/or screening equipment
Communicates in person, by radio, and by phone
Operate an agency vehicle to patrol facilities and assigned locations
Conduct routine foot patrols of exterior doors, perimeters, and access points
All other duties as assigned

Job Controls and Complexities

Report directly to a supervisor
Adhere to laws, agency policies, rules, regulations, SOPs, and procedures
Work involves multiple locations and varied security requirements within correctional and law enforcement environments
Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
Ensure operational continuity by providing accurate, timely information to staff and coworkers
Adhere to agency leave, overtime, and attendance requirements, including punctuality and timely notification of absences
Maintain effective interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English

Contacts

General Public
SJSO Personnel
Vendors
Other Government Entities

Physical Environment

Shift work on 12 hour rotation; subject to on-call rotation and after-hours requests. Hours are subject to vary including nights, holidays, and weekends
Some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to assault and battery, heavy, communicable diseases, etc.)
May require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and successful completion of medical/physical evaluations
Exposure to outdoor conditions (weather, noise, odors, heights, dust, etc)
May encounter irate visitors or trespassers
Operate an agency vehicle safely
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
See at normal range or with accommodations
Hear at normal range or with accommodations
Speak understandably
Manual dexterity
Ambulate independently
Frequently grasp, push, pull, bend, squat, lift, or carry items up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally reach above head, kneel, walk, climb, stoop, stand, or lift items up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to see in color

Important Information

Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and assignment and is required of all Agency personnel.

The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

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St. Johns County Sheriff's Office

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