JOB
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
First review of applications will be on Monday, November 13, 2023.
This officer position will place the selected candidates under the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement pension.
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.
This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Must be able to acquire first-aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification within the first six months of employment.
Shall successfully complete all training required by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the local court.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Typically performs duties within the courthouse environment.
Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Performs work that requires requisite physical strength and condition to apply restraining techniques, defensive tactics, react to physical confrontations and emergency situations, may lift/carry up to 75 pounds and bend, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stoop when necessary.
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