Job 2954 Security Officer

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing armed security services at the Arizona State Courts Building, including patrolling the building, grounds, and parking lots; operating screening equipment; and monitoring restricted areas and security systems. Other duties include operating security screening equipment with all visitors entering the Court building, including packages or boxes; patrolling the building, grounds and parking lot; checking for unlocked doors and windows; and investigating unusual or suspicious circumstances; operating and monitoring activities with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), duress alarms, and security cameras. This position will be required to work shifts, holidays, and weekends. This will be an overnight position, four days on with three days off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years’ experience in a related field such as law enforcement, military police, peace officer or personal security
• Ability to meet the Administrative Office of the Courts required standards in the use of firearms
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards for security procedures and practices, including fire hazard inspection
• Demonstrated knowledge of security devices and ability to operate metal detectors, X-ray machines
• Skill in the use of defensive tactics
• A valid driver’s license
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Providing armed security services at the Arizona State Courts Building
• Patrolling the building, grounds, and parking lots
• Operating screening equipment
• Monitoring restricted areas and security systems
• Operating security screening equipment with all visitors entering the Court building, including packages or boxes
• Checking for unlocked doors and windows
• Investigating unusual or suspicious circumstances
• Operating and monitoring activities with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), duress alarms, and security cameras

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED