Entry Security Officer II - Armed

Entry Security Officer II - Armed

Salary

$25.41 Hourly

Location

1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

1316

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB OVERVIEW

Entry Security Officer's (non-sworn) are responsible for screening, using all equipment necessary, all who enter at security check points throughout the Courthouse Complex. The primary responsibility of the ESO II is to prevent, through thorough screening, unauthorized individuals, weapons, and contraband from entering the Hall of Justice. The ESO II will be armed with an authorized weapon while on shift at the Courthouse Complex.

The Entry Security Officer II functions under the close supervision and direction of the Court Security and Transportation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor entrance positions and conduct screening of incoming persons and packaged using x-ray scanners, metal detectors, visual detection, and other accepted security practices.

Detect and confiscate all weapons and/or contraband. If a weapon is detected, the ESO will request assistance from a deputy sheriff or other law enforcement officer.

Operate and maintain authorized equipment. Equipment includes, but is not limited to two-way radio, authorized weapons, and restraints, etc.

Assist all persons in locating areas (e.g., courtrooms, etc.) within the Hall of Justice and Administrative Building.

Provide information and respond to questions from the public and employees within their scope of expertise in a courteous and professional manner.

Assist with all emergencies which may arise, including fires or fire alarms, weather related emergencies, bomb threats, etc.

Establish a professional working relationship with other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions.

Upon completion of proper training and orientation, be prepared to render immediate first aid and/or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation measures. Summon medical personnel when appropriate.

Become familiar with and adhere to General Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and those utilized by the Court Services Division.

Possess the ability to use tact and verbal control when dealing with an angry or potentially combative person. ESO's shall contact Security and Transportation Deputies immediately when a situation begins to escalate.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Maintains assigned equipment and supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school education or equivalent.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age the time of hire.

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be or have been a certificated law enforcement officer or honorably discharged from the United States Military with a primary military occupational specialty certification in law enforcement or security.

Must pass a security clearance check conducted on a national and local level, including criminal records and polygraph examination.

Ability to meet Sheriff's Office physical standards. Successful completion of all required training (e.g. CPR) within the first six months of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with

supervisors, the public, and Hall of Justice Employees.

Ability to complete assigned training prior to assignment.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain and utilize authorized weapons, including firearms,

according to established procedures.

Ability to use tact and verbal control when dealing with angry or combative

persons.

Ability to understand and operate, with proper training, the x-ray scanning

devices and metal detection devices.

Ability to tolerate considerable standing, stooping, and lifting.

Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for performance of duties and operations of equipment.

Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for performance of duties and operations of equipment.

Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.

Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.

Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluation situations and in making decisions.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to use independent judgment in performance of duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works inside. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts such as an x-ray machine.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computer, including word processing and specialized software, phone, fax machine, copy machine, law enforcement radio, pager, first aid equipment, x-ray and metal detection equipment and all other assigned equipment.

Sarpy County offers competitive benefits to eligible* employees including:

Sarpy County Insurance Benefit Guide

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

10 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

• For eligiblity requirements, reference associated union contract or the Sarpy County Personnel Rules and Regulations.

01

Please choose the option that qualifies you for this position

• Certificated law enforcement officer (either current or previously)
• Honorably discharged from the United States Military with a primary military occupational specialty certification in law enforcement or security.
• None of these options apply

02

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements of this job with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you requesting Veterans Preference as stipulated in Nebraska Statutes § 48-225 to 48-231? Such preference includes initial employment or a return to employment with the State of Nebraska or its governmental subdivisions if termination of previous employment was for other than disciplinary reasons.

• Yes
• No

07

VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you answer yes to claiming Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. All documents must be attached prior to submission of application. Did you attach all required documentation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - does not apply

08

If you were referred by a SCSO member, please indicate the name of the referring employee.

Required Question

Employer Sarpy County

Address 1210 Golden Gate Drive

Papillion, Nebraska, 68046

Phone 402-593-4465

402-593-4487

Website http://www.sarpy.gov