Courthouse - Armed Security Officer
About The Position
TCM provides professionally trained screening positions & armed courthouse security officers who are responsible for facilitating day to day security for admittance into public courthouses. Providing a secure facility for citizens, clerks, judges, commissioners, & support staff alike. People without current or previous employment as law enforcement, DOC, or military, will not be considered for this position. ALL security positions are also responsible for safeguarding the facilities. All hired personnel are required to follow all Washington State RCW's for armed security laws and TCM's policies, provide written documentation to supervisors of any event when required. Hired personnel must have the capability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and have verbal de-escalation skills. All hired personnel are required to maintain a professional uniform appearance and possess a smart phone for time and attendance recording and communication. TCM is an equal opportunity employer. TCM is a DRUG FREE workplace. TCM adheres to a Federal Drug Policy which is ZERO TOLERANCE for drugs of any kind.
Requirements
- Must have current LEO commission, previously commissioned LEO, previous Corrections, or previous Military experience
- Must be 21 years of age to obtain an armed security license
- Pass extensive background investigation
- Flexibility in daily, weekly schedule
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified - will certify in-house if not already certified
- Pass TCM Firearm qualification
- Possess own Firearm
- Possess current Washington State CWP or willing to get Washington State CWP
- Prior defensive tactics and restraint experience - which should exist due to your previous professional experience
- Able to stand/walk/kneel for a long period of time
- Valid driving license with reliable transportation
- Submit to pre-employment drug testing and random UA's when ordered
- Be able to provide TCM with your documented experience, certifications, credentials, etc...
- Submit 2 professional references as well as 2 personal references with your cover letter/resume
- References are checked
- Must include; Name, number, email address, how long known, how professional relationship started (boss,coworker, etc)
Nice To Haves
- Prior Screening experience is great, but not required
- OJT will be the expected standard
Responsibilities
- Facilitating day to day security for admittance into public courthouses
- Safeguarding the facilities
- Following all Washington State RCW's for armed security laws and TCM's policies
- Providing written documentation to supervisors of any event when required
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Verbal de-escalation skills
- Maintain a professional uniform appearance
- Time and attendance recording and communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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