Protective Service Officer

Salary: $18.36 Hourly

Location : Mount Clemens, MI

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 23-00343

Department: Sheriff’s Office

Opening Date: 08/04/2023

Closing Date: 9/4/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office

HIRING AUTHORITY: Sheriff

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATION: Just cause subject to probation period

UNION REPRESENTATION: Non-union

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Multiple part-time (up to 25 hours per week) positions available. The starting time for these positions could be as early as 6:00 a.m. and the end time could be as late as 9:00 p.m., depending on the 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

  • Valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Security procedures and practices

ABILITY TO:

  • Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
  • Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
  • Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
  • Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
  • Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information
  • Work independently

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

N/S

O

F/C

Office or similar indoor environment

X

Outdoor environment

X

Street environment (near moving traffic)

X

Construction site

X

Confined space

X

Exposures

N/S

O

F/C

Individuals who are hostile or irate

X

Individuals with known violent backgrounds

X

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

X

Communicable diseases

X

Moving mechanical parts

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste

X

Loud noises (85+ decibels)

X

Blood Borne Pathogens

X

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

X

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

Frequency

Description

Physical

N/S

O

F/C

Balancing

X

On even or uneven surfaces/ground

Bending

X

Tasks involve forward or backward bending at the waist

Climbing/Working at Heights

X

Tasks involve climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms

Crawling

X

Inspecting in confined spaces. Moving about on hands and knees

Digging

X

Tasks involve manual digging

Driving

X

Tasks involve operating any motor powered vehicle on sealed and unsealed roads

Grasping

X

Tasks involve gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands

Kneeling

X

Tasks involve flexing/bending at the knees and ankles to work at low levels

Manual Dexterity

X

Tasks involve fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing

Lift/Carry

X

Tasks involve raising/lowering or moving objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below)

Up to 10 pounds

X

11-24 pounds

X

25-34 pounds

X

35-50 pounds

X

51-74 pounds

X

75-99 pounds

X

Over 100 pounds

X

Push / Pull

X

Tasks involve pushing/pulling objects away from or towards the body

Reaching

X

Tasks involve reaching overhead with arms raised above shoulder height or forward reaching with arms extended

Sitting

X

Tasks involve remaining in a seated position during the task performance

Standing

X

Tasks involve standing in an upright position without movement

Walking

X

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces

Running

X

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces

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.

Part-time employee benefit eligibility varies with each benefit based on collective bargaining agreements. Please contact our Human Resources and Labor Relations Department for more information.

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. “See resume” is not an acceptable answer to questions.

  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • No, I do not agree

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education:

  • High school diploma or certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test
  • Some college
  • Associate’s Degree (or 60 completed credit hours)
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree or higher
  • None of the above

03

Do you have previous work experience in law enforcement, security, public safety or corrections?

  • Yes
  • No

04

If you answered “yes’ to having previous work experience in law enforcement, security, public safety or corrections, please specify in which area:

  • Corrections
  • Law Enforcement
  • Public Safety
  • Security
  • None of the above

05

Do you have a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Job Category
Administration and Office
Job Type
Part Time
Salary
USD 18.36 per hour
Country
United States
City
Mount Clemens
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Macomb County, MI
JOB SOURCE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/macomb/jobs/4148684