Job Information
Licking County Court Security Officer in Newark, Ohio
[April 8, 2026 (]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}until filled[) ]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""}
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POSITION: Court Security Officer
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AGENCY: Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division
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HOURS: Full-time (courthouse business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) (hours may vary depending on building and security needs)
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COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience (Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits, Ohio
Public Employees Retirement System, Paid Holiday, Sick, Vacation, Personal Leave)
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SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring all persons entering the Licking County courthouse are screened to prevent the presence of weapons and other contraband inside the building and to provide general overall security for a safe and secure environment for the judges, court personnel, those doing business at the courthouse, and members of the general public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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