Court Security Officer - Armed

Requirements

• Essential Duties & Functions:
• Provides an armed security presence on the public entrance floor of the building as overwatch to the entry security screening teams.
• Patrols the court facilities (including exterior perimeters), courtrooms, and public areas daily, monitors courtrooms, staff areas and lobbies for unauthorized persons and packages, and responds to requests for security services and takes appropriate action.
• Addresses situations that may be or escalate to a disturbance or hazard in the court facility.
• Responds to medical emergencies, rendering first aid, CPR, and administering Narcan as a first responder.
• Carries and safely employs court-approved, issued firearms and/or other defensive weapons as situations dictate.
• May serve, as directed, as a security escort or security presence in a variety of court situations.
• Prepares and submits reports on security incidents.
• Participates on the court emergency response team, following established disaster/emergency response procedures.
• Implements emergency procedures as directed and when appropriate.
• Maintain a visible presence to deter disturbances and assist the public.
• Operate screening equipment (x-ray, walk through metal detector, and hand wand) as required.
• Conduct physical searches of items presented for screening per procedures.
• Additional Responsibilities/Duties:
• Assist the manager, security to ensure the safety and security of court facilities.
• Performs related duties, projects, and special assignments as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement, methods, and techniques for providing safety, security, and emergency services.
• Must have knowledge of safe and lawful handling and use of firearms and defensive weapons.
• Must have knowledge of defensive tactics and application of non-lethal weapons for controlling volatile situations.
• Must have proficient skills to make sound observations, recall facts, and maintain a security awareness of court facilities.
• Must have effective customer services skills.
• Must have the ability to evaluate and respond to security problems in a swift, effective manner, and with appropriate actions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with judges, court personnel, court security, and the diverse individuals and groups who visit court facilities.
• Must successfully complete all training and certifications required by the current Arizona Code of Judicial Administration and specific court requirements.
• Licenses and Certificates:
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license a

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Summary Perform duties that relate to the security and safety of judges, court staff, and visitors. Enforces Court Security procedures under the direction of the Manager, Security, and may perform security duties in potentially high-risk situations in guarding the safety of court personnel and the public. Post locations include Superior Court, Juvenile Court, Justice Court, Conciliation Court, and the Adult Probation/Pretrial Services Office at the Admin West Building. Job Description Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Hiring Rate: $20.83-22.65 Hourly Perform duties that relate to the security and safety of judges, court staff, and visitors. Enforces Court Security procedures under the direction of the Manager, Security, and may perform security duties in potentially high-risk situations in guarding the safety of court personnel and the public. Post locations include Superior Court, Juvenile Court, Justice Court, Conciliation Court, and the Adult Probation/Pretrial Services Office at the Admin West Building. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a classified position that reports to the Manager, Security. This position performs duties under general supervision and has no supervisory responsibilities.

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