Security Officer

09/09/24

09/13/24

Hiring Range: $18.50 – $23.25 hourly
Full Range: $18.50 – $28.00 hourly
Offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Unclassified

Emergency Management

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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• Two (2) years of unarmed security-related experience within a criminal justice system, security industry, corrections, law enforcement, or military police environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain, by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Ability to obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within sixty (60) days of employment

• Post-secondary education in Security Management or related field
• Three (3) years of advanced unarmed security-related experience within a criminal justice system, security industry, corrections, law enforcement, or military police environment
• Certification from DPS or other licensed agencies in unarmed guard services or use of other non-lethal weaponry

• Provide screening at various County facilities via metal detectors, x-rays, and hand wand screening to detect concealed weapons and prohibited items
• Inspect identification badges to control employee bypass entrances and prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas
• Monitor CCTV camera systems, alarms, and emergency fire systems
• Perform interior and exterior foot patrols of designated areas
• Implements emergency procedures when appropriate or as directed
• Handle security incidents with minimal disruption to the organization
• Provide security presence regarding employee relations matters and contentious public relations situations
• Make appropriate referrals to the Security Services Supervisor for possible administrative investigations pertaining to workplace violence or employee relations matters
• Provide surveillance data, reports, and other evidence to support internal investigations as requested
• Investigate and document disturbances and incidents; take charge in potentially threatening situations, which may require the use of physical restraints to maintain order and safety
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to deter, detect, delay, and interdict unauthorized activity and remove unauthorized persons from County property when necessary
• Provide oral reports and prepare written documentation to the Security Services Supervisor regarding shift activity and special issues
• Provide first responder first aid, CPR, and AED in medical emergencies

• Work in an unarmed capacity, including wearing a duty belt, body armor, or other department-required or issued equipment as authorized
• Work schedules may require evening and weekend shifts for executive protection and rotational assignments when directing the security command center operations. Overtime may be required.
• Must be physically able to, under all weather and lighting conditions, run for short periods of time, walk continuously for one hour, climb stairs, operate vehicles, operate mechanical equipment, stand and remain standing for periods of up to three (3) hours without sitting, sit for extended periods, utilize any Department issued or approved lethal or non-lethal weaponry (including the physical restraint of unauthorized or threatening persons when needed) and lift/carry 50 pounds
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive