Security Representative (Lee County)

Security Representative (Lee County)

Salary

$37,416.60 Annually

Location

Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901, FL

Job Type

Full time FTE 1.0

Job Number

AOC01462

Department

Court Administration

Division

Security

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

• Great working environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan Options
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in one or more of the following: (1) Security screening and secure facilities such as airports and courthouses; (2) Law enforcement, corrections or government security; (3) Military; (4) Hold Florida "D" & "G" Licenses
• Must obtain Security Officer License - Class "D" within (90) days of employment and
• Must obtain Florida Statewide Firearm License - Class "G" within (180) days of employment.
• Ability to work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, holidays, weekends, and to cover other shifts and assignments as needed
• May be required to drive within the circuit

SUMMARY

The Security Representative screens people entering the Justice Center Complex and/or Cape Coral Government Complex for weapons, explosives, and other prohibited items to prevent them from being carried into the building. The Security Representative also acts as a Security Guard and performs other duties as assigned.

A Security Representatives primary responsibilities include the following: (1) Screen persons entering the Justice Center Complex and the Cape Coral Government Center for restricted items; (2) (2) X-ray purses, briefcases, parcels, and packages etc. which are brought into the building; (3) Perform the duties of security guard (4) Provide court and other information to the public; (5) Other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

(1) Screen persons entering the Justice Center Complex and the Cape Coral Government Center for restricted items

• Stop all people who are entering prior to going through the metal detector and direct them to place all parcels or purses, briefcases, etc. on the x-ray machine.
• Direct all individuals to empty their pockets into the bowl or tray provided.
• Examine and/or x-ray the contents of the bowl/tray for restricted items.
• Notify Law Enforcement Officer if restricted articles are discovered or detector equipment indicates further search is needed.

(2) X-ray purses, briefcases, parcels, and packages etc. which are brought into the building:

• Use all of the x-ray system enhancement features to examine purses, briefcases, parcels, and packages etc. for restricted and/or dangerous items.
• Notify a supervisor and/or a law enforcement officer if suspected illegal items are found.

(3) Perform the duties of a security guard:

• Check ID cards at the employee entrance of the Justice Center Complex; restrict access to only those employees with a valid ID card.
• Patrol on foot around the Justice Center Complex, Lee County Government Annex East, Justice Center Annex, and the Cape Coral Government Complex, report any unsafe conditions or suspicious activities.
• Monitor security cameras.
• Restrict access to the Justice Center Complex and act as a security guard at the Justice Center Complex 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during all non-business hours.
• Write concise incident reports utilizing proper punctuation and grammar
• Maintain a neat uniform

(4) Provide court and other information to the public:

• Review court information/schedules every morning
• Keep abreast of office location changes
• Refer unfamiliar questions to a supervisor or the appropriate office

(5) Other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Security systems and practices;
• Law enforcement practices;
• Prohibited items;
• Computer applications, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Ability to:

• Provide effective, accurate, professional, polite, friendly, and prompt customer service to the public and other agency personnel, AOC employees, and the Judiciary;
• Relate professionally with individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Identify and prevent weapons, explosives, and forbidden articles from being brought into the building;
• Control and assist employees and the public in various situations including emergencies;
• Write concise incident reports utilizing proper punctuation and grammar.
• Calm irate individuals;
• Provide excellent customer service;
• Monitor facilities on foot and with security cameras and equipment;
• Walk foot patrols;
• Drive an automobile;
• Obtain and maintain Florida Class D and G licenses;
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance, which is required;
• Work rotating shifts, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, holidays, weekends, and to cover other shifts and assignments as needed;
• Efficiently utilize computer applications, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Supplemental Information

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in one or more:

1. Security screening and secure facilities such as airports and courthouses;

2. Law enforcement, corrections or government security;

3. Military; and or

4. Hold Florida "D" & "G" Licenses

5. Customer Service and/or Communications

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must obtain Security Officer License - Class "D" within 90 days of employment and
• Must obtain Florida Statewide Firearm License - Class "G" within 180 days of employment.
• Administrative Office of the Court will pay for the required licenses if obtained within the 20th Judicial Circuit.
• May be required to drive within the circuit

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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Please type your First & Last Name below.

02

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions, which may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. 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 information you provide may be reviewed by the selection recommendation committee. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See Resume" or "N/A" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

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

03

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School or GED
• Vocational Certificate
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

04

This position requires working holidays, weekends, and must cover other shifts and assignments as needed. Are you able to meet that requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you hold a Florida Statewide Firearm Class "G" License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold a Florida Security Officer Class "D" License?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience in law enforcement as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer? If so, please describe in detail how you acquired this experience. The information provided must also be reflected in your application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate Does Not Apply.

08

Do you have Military experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in security screening of secure facilities? If so, please describe in detail where and how you gained this experience. The information provided must also be reflected in your application. See resume is not an appropriate response. If you do not have this experience, please indicate Does Not Apply.

10

If hired without the required licenses, do you acknowledge and understand you must obtain a Security Officer License - Class "D" within 90 days of employment and a Florida Statewide Firearm License - Class "G" within 180 days of employment? (We will provide the training and will pay for the licenses.) Select YES if you understand and agree, select NO if you do not.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience investigating and reporting incidents? If so, please describe in detail where and how you acquired this experience. The information provided must also be reflected in your application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate Does Not Apply.

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Do you have the ability to utilize the following equipment? Please check all that apply:

• Computer
• Printer/Fax
• X-ray machine
• Metal detector
• Two-way radio
• Telephone
• Video surveillance
• Access control systems
• None of the above

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Required Question

Employer Florida State Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Office of the Courts

Address AOC Human Resources, Rm 201, Justice Center Annex

1700 Monroe Street

Fort Myers, Florida, 33901

Phone 239-533-1710

239-533-1705

Website http://www.ca.cjis20.org