Court Security Officer

Serve with purpose. Protect with professionalism. Build your career with Pinal County.

Join the Pinal County Superior Court Security team and make a difference in your community. As a Court Security Officer, you’ll play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment for employees and members of the public.

Perform duties that relate to the security and safety of judges, court staff and visitors of Superior Court. Enforces Superior Court security procedures under the direction of the Supervisor, Security, and may perform security duties in potentially high-risk situations in guarding the safety of court personnel and the public.

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within ourstartingminimum to midpoint of range ($39,411 - $49,264).

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.

Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

• Provides an armed security presence at the public entrance and throughout the Superior Court building.
• Maintains a visible presence as a deterrent to those who might consider disturbing the operations or security of the courthouse.
• May be assigned to the entry security screening teams responsible for screening all persons, bags, briefcases, packages, containers, etc., entering the Court building.
• Addresses situations that may be or escape to a disturbance or hazard to the courthouse.
• May serve, as directed, as a security escort or as a security presence in a variety of court situations.
• Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid and CPR as a first responder.
• Carries and safely employs court-approved and issued firearms and/or other defensive weapons as situations dictate.
• Prepares and submits reports on security incidences.
• Implements emergency procedures as directed and when appropriate.
• Monitors security cameras, radios and respond to security/panic alarms.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
  AND
• Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, as armed security, armed correctional or other comparable firearm carrying officer experience.
• Must be twenty-one years of age at time of hire.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

• Must be able to qualify and maintain defensive tactics and firearms qualification in accordance with Superior Court security policies and procedures within 45 days of hire.
• Will be required to successfully complete a thorough background check.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement, methods and techniques for providing safety and security, and the provisions of providing emergency services.
• Knowledge of safe and lawful handling and use of firearms and defensive weapons.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics and application of non-lethal weapons for controlling volatile situations.
• Knowledge of the usage of security equipment,…