Court Security Officer

Introduction

This recruitment is for 1 full-time position and 1 part-time position.

About the Position:
Performs duties as an armed court security officer ensuring the safety of all persons at the Scottsdale City Court. Enforces court security procedures in accordance with Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2017-15 and City Court procedures under the direction of the Court Security Manager. Completes Arizona Supreme Court mandatory Security Training. Abides by the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and, as applicable, the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct. Visually patrols internal and external areas of the buildings including the courthouse and parking lots and responds to emergency situations. Duties may include potentially high-risk situations involving the safety of Court personnel and the public.

Anticipated salary may be up to midpoint, depending on the candidate's experience and internal equity. The midpoint in this salary range is $ 30.13 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Three years of police officer experience OR an equivalent position with the United States Armed Forces (military).
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Preferred:

• Current practical knowledge of police officer practices.
• Successfully completed or graduated from a certified Federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy or program that provided instruction on the use of police powers in an armed capacity while dealing with the public.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must successfully complete a shooting proficiency skills evaluation per ACJA 5-306: Court Security - Firearms, using the AOC approved Court Security Officer (CSO) course of fire within first 30 days of employment.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 40-hour Arizona Supreme Court's Court Security Officer Training Academy within 90 days of employment per Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA) •5-304.
• Must attend the Security Officer Firearms Training Academy within 180 days of employment pursuant to ARS •12-299.10.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.
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Essential Functions

• Monitors security systems, including closed circuit video, fire and security alarms; and access control hardware.
• Maintains overall awareness of building security.
• Provides an armed security presence at the main court entrance conducting an overwatch of entry screening procedures.
• Provides additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisor.
• Provides focused surveillance on incoming traffic to entrances from inside or outside the facility in order to detect oncoming threats before reaching the screening area.
• Provides additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisor.
• Provides focused surveillance on incoming traffic to entrances from inside or outside the facility in order to detect oncoming threats before reaching the screening area.
• Provides Courtroom security including security sweeps, jury protection, and high-risk trial support.
• Patrols City Court and other surrounding areas of the building to observe unusual behavior and to prevent vandalism.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in and around the City Court in a city office environment, city grounds, court lobby, and courtroom environment.
• Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
• Operate security equipment including but not limited to a magnetometer (metal detector), x-ray scanner, hand wands, and video monitoring systems by visually observing, reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting materials.
• Perform security work that requires standing and walking/moving over continuous periods of time.
• Work independently and provide afterhours coverage on an assigned basis.
• Perform reasonable, lawful self-defensive tactics and restraint of combative persons.
• Use self-defensive weapons, as issued, and trained, up to and including the use of firearms in lethal force situations.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment, computer, and two-way radio.
• Concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copy, and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• Psychological Examination
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change
Closing Date/Time: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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• City of Scottsdale

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