Court Security Officer

About the Position

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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.

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.

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.