<p>Department: Sheriff</p> <p>Anticipated Work Schedule: Varies (24/7 Operations)</p> <p>Reports To: Protective Services Sergeant</p> <p>Full Time or Part Time: Full-Time</p> <p>Regular or Temporary: Regular</p> <p>Bargaining Unit: OPBA</p> <p>Classified or Unclassified: Classified</p> <p>FLSA: Non-Exempt</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <p>Maintain a high level of customer service; monitors persons entering and exiting County Buildings while maintaining metal detectors and x -ray machines; confiscating prohibited items; detaining persons when necessary; patrols, checks, secures and reports on safety and security of County buildings and grounds; checks for fire hazards, damaged or stolen property; secures buildings, checking doors and windows for evidence of breaking and entering; prepares and completes reports or logs related to security activities; performs related duties as required.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <ul> <li>At least 21 years of age. </li><li>High school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Successful completion of Ohio Peace Officer Training Program [minimum of 140 hours], including the basic firearm training program for a semi-automatic pistol </li><li>Knowledge of security policies and procedures. </li><li>Skill in operation of electronic detection equipment </li><li>Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action. </li></ul> <p>Application Process</p> <p>This is a competitive, classified position. The Personnel Review Commission (PRC) will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. If you do, the PRC will invite you to take a civil service examination. The exam is specific to this position. Everyone who passes the exam goes on an eligibility list. To fill this opening, the PRC sends the hiring department and Human Resources (HR) a certified eligibility list with the top 25% candidates (or at least the ten highest scoring candidates, whichever is greater). HR helps the hiring department decide who from the certified list to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.</p> <p>Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.</p> <p>If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment; the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter 306 of the County Code.</p> <p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>Cuyahoga County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the County realize its full potential. The County benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together.</p> <p>The County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation.</p> <p>If you need assistance applying or participating in any part of the candidate experience, contact Human Resources at 216-443-7190 and ask to speak with a talent acquisition team member.</p>