Security personnel shall serve the Sheriff's Department loyally and discreetly, and will not display poor judgment or fail to support fellow employees in the lawful performance of their duties.
Security personnel shall always maintain a professional demeanor. They shall perform their duties in a calm, but firm manner, acting together to assist and protect each other and County property.
Security personnel shall direct and coordinate their efforts in a manner which will establish and maintain the highest level of professionalism. Watching television, reading newspapers, books, magazines, eating, and smoking are prohibited while working an assigned area except during a break or lunch. Breaks and lunch shall be taken in a designated area or away from assigned post and out of view of the public, especially if eating or talking on a cell phone.
Security personnel should be aware of points of interest in and around the courthouse. It is not uncommon for an officer to be asked where such places are located. Provide this information in a polite manner.
People will remember their encounters with you, both good and bad. This will be retained for weeks or even months. Security personnel should remember they are often the first contact many people have with the court system. The impression security personnel make may have a lasting impression, positive or negative on the public’s view or opinion of the Sheriff’s Department.