Special Deputy

Job Position: Special Deputy Status: Full-time Salary: $40,107 Hours: Monday – Friday 0730 – 1600

Job Summary:

• Security for interior/exterior of the courthouses, courtrooms, Juvenile Justice Center, and County Services Buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security for interior/exterior of the courthouses, county service buildings, and Juvenile Justice Center. These locations include South Bend and Mishawaka placement.
• Employee and Public screening areas for all County Courthouses.
• Courtroom security, including trials.
• Safety of the Judges, staff, and the public.
• Responsible for transporting inmates back to the jail when needed with coordination with jail staff.
• Work assigned areas as directed by your supervisors.
• Take reports and complete reports when necessary or when asked by a supervisor.
• Escort Jury’s to their vehicles after a trial concludes.
• Routine interior/exterior patrols of the courthouse.
• Pat down all new arrest for weapons and contraband and fill out booking paperwork.
• Escort new arrest from the courthouse to the jail.
• Deescalate any problems that may occur with the public within the courthouse.

Qualification:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be in good standings with the BMV
• No felony convictions
• Must successfully complete:
• Background investigations
• Personal Interview
• CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis)
• Drug Screening
• 40 hour pre-basic
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Past law enforcement experience preferred

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance coverage
• Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees’ Retirement Fund)