HIRING

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Now Accepting Applications for the position of:

Court Security Officer – Part-time

The Certified Court Security Officer (CCSO) is a critical part of the everyday operations of the Sheriff’s Office.  The Certified Court Security Officer (CCSO) must be committed to serving our community with honor, character and integrity.  The CCSO must keep order in the courts. Be responsible for providing a security presence in the courthouses, courtrooms and the immediate area surrounding the court complexes. Serve process of court documents such as, but not limited to, criminal and civil orders, subpoenas, emergency protection orders, warrants, child support etc. Enforce court rules regarding prohibited items coming into the courthouse and providing protection to court proceedings as circumstances dictate.  Transporting prisoners to and from scheduled court appearances, arresting and taking individuals into custody who are in the court facility or on the premises who have warrants.  Perform general law enforcement duties within the courthouses and surrounding grounds of the court complexes.

Court Security Officers regularly work alongside full time sworn deputies as well as performing many independent tasks.  This is an armed position.

The 24 hours are flexible where and when possible.  Working hours are 8AM to 4PM.

Those accepting the offer of employment must attend a three-week Court Security Officer basic training course conducted by The Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond, Kentucky.

Pay is $19.00 per hour ($20.00 per hour once training is complete)

PREREQUISITES OF BEING A COURT SECURITY OFFICER:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • At least 21 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Have a valid operator’s license
  • Fingerprint cards completed and mailed to the Kentucky State Police
  • No prohibition of firearms possession
  • Trainees must be able to perform firearms training from a kneeling position and be able to return to their feet without any assistance
  • Trainees must demonstrate proper firearms safety habits
  • Must not have received a dishonorable or general discharge from the Armed Forces. Must be an Honorable Discharge.
  • Pass a drug screen
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Pass a polygraph
  • Pass end-of-course exams in firearms, defensive tactics and a written test
  • No use of marijuana in the last 1 year, no use of illegal controlled substances in the last 6 years.

This position is classified as Non-Hazardous for retirement purposes. No Retirement Credit offered

When submitting an application for employment, you must also supply copies of the following:

  • Birth certificate · Driver’s license
  • High school diploma or GED
  • College or other educational diplomas or transcripts
  • DD-214 military discharge papers, if applicable. The DD-214 must indicate “Type of Separation” and “Character of Service”

Selection Process

  • Criminal History Check
  • Written Psychological Assessment
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Background Investigation (Criminal history check, credit check, employment history, references)
  • Sheriff Staff Interview
  • Medical Examination / Drug Screening
  • Fingerprinting

Academy Information

  • Upon hire, recruits begin working in the courts performing on-the-job training while waiting for a spot in the academy.
  • The academy is a live-in academy where room and board are provided. Recruits may go home on weekends and holidays.
  • The Sheriff’s Office will provide a vehicle for travel to and from the training academy.

Food Collection

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St. Vincent De Paul Northern Kentucky Food Drive

St. Vincent De Paul, along with Campbell County Sheriff, Boone County Sheriff, FedEx, Campbell County Police, Kenton County Police and Covington Police have placed collection bins in our lobbies for you to help their Food Drive to stock their pantry.

Items Needed:

Peanut Butter and JellyCanned Fruit
SoupsPasta and Pasta Sauce
Mac and CheeseLaundry Detergent
Instant PotatoesShampoo
Canned Meats (Tune, Chicken etc.)Conditioner
Pork and BeansDry Breakfast Items
Baked BeansGranola Bars, Poptarts
Chili BeansOatmeal
Canned Pasta and RavioliTomatoes Canned of All Types

Do you have an old “Old Glory”

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The United States Flag is a patriotic symbol that should not just be thrown away when it has reached the end of its life. Many people do not know what to do with an old flag. You can dispose of your old U.S. Flag by bringing it to the Sheriff’s office in Newport and place it in the Official U.S. Flag Disposal Box and it will be properly put to rest for you.

WE WILL BE OPEN DECEMBER 30th, 2022 FOR FINAL DAY OF TAX COLLECTION.

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The Campbell County Sheriff Office will be open regular hours at our Newport location to allow for one final day to pay your property taxes in person. You will still be able to pay on-line through December the 31st.

January 1st, 2023 you will need to pay the January amount listed on your bill. There is a strict and limited list of legal reasons that you can pay this bill at the earlier amount, but most often people do not fit within any of the legally allowable parameters when this is attempted.

Retirement

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May 31st, 2022, Deputy Les Caudill retired from a long career in law enforcement. Les was a fixture in many court rooms with his final time spent mostly with Judge Dan Zalla. Scroll down to see the images and check out the video of Judge Zalla’s proclamation which sums it up best.

Deputy Les Caudill being congratulated by Sheriff Mike Jansen
Judge Dan Zalla reads his official proclamation thanking Les for his many years of service.
Video is 1 minute and 29 seconds.
Les with wife Pi and Judge Zalla
Deputy George Schreiner congratulating Les.
Les with Finance Director Julie Roderick
Left to right: Lt. Nick Chaplin, Sheriff Mike Jansen, Chief Deputy Ken Fecher, Deputies Craig Stephens, Dean Windgassen, Les Caudill, Tony Fornash, Dave Garnick, Mike Sheanshang, Anna Weinel, Ray Metz, Sgt. Jim McKenna, George Schreiner, Judge Daniel Zalla, Judge Cameron Blau, and retired deputy Van Kowolonek.

Sheriffs Office Members Along with Other County Team Members Honored With Citation Of Heroism.

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Follow the link below for the detailed story. Photos of our honored deputies are below.

Not pictured are Lieutenant Nick Chaplin, Deputy Dean Windgassen and Deputy Craig Stephens.