Security Officer

In this position, you will interact with a variety of personalities, with the expectation that we provide exceptional customer service and treat everyone with the highest level of respect and courtesy.

This position will be required to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

About the Department of Emergency Management

Are you passionate about safety and security and possess a high level of patience, dedication, devotion, and empathy? At the Division of Security Services with the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management, we are looking for motivated individuals to rise to the occasion and provide vital safety and security protocols through a superior level of professionalism and outstanding customer service. Our responsibilities are to the people and assets of Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and stability since 1871
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
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We Require

• Two 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 equivalent

• Post-secondary education in Security Management or a related field may substitute for the minimum experience requirement

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's licenseupon hire

• Ability to obtain within 60 days of hire CPR, AED, and First Aid certification

• All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background investigation, including clearance from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

We Also Value

• Three 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

Job Contributions

• 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

Working Conditions

• Ability to work night shift position

• 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