Court Security Officer; Grade 7

This position is advertised from the minimum hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Under general supervision, maintains general security and safety of the Superior Court and Justice Courts in Yuma County; operates metal detectors and x‑ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects; prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas; patrols facilities as directed and monitors video cameras; provides customer service as required.

Patrols buildings, facilities, and grounds; provides a visible, armed security presence at the public entrance and throughout the Superior Court building, Juvenile Justice Center and Justice Courts; carries and safely employs department‑issued firearms and other defensive weapons as situations dictate; operates metal detectors and x‑ray screening machines to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects; addresses situations that may be or elevate to a disturbance or hazard to the courthouse;

issues identification badges to control employee bypass entrances and prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas; monitors and regularly tests closed‑circuit TV and various fire and security alarm systems; 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;

participates on the superior court emergency response team, following the court’s disaster/emergency response procedures; implements emergency procedures as directed and when appropriate; investigates, prepares, and submits reports on security incidents and completes daily incident recaps; maintains absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records, and restricted County information; abides by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees; performs related duties as required or assigned.

High school diploma or GED OR an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field; AND two years of relevant, responsible law‑enforcement, military, private security, or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Must pass criminal background and reference checks.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination.
• Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 40‑hour Court Security Officer Training course and be certified in accordance with standards set by the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 40‑hour Court Security Officer’s Firearms Academy.
• Must complete all annual training requirements.
• Work includes 8 or 10‑hour shifts, weekend rotations and work‑station rotations.

Work is performed in a standard office environment and Court facilities; may be exposed to potential physical harm, infectious diseases and/or physical violence; required to physically restrain persons, and effectively deal with stressful and potentially hazardous emergency situations; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards; may be required to lift and/or carry people, supplies, equipment and/or other heavy, bulky items;

must be able to quickly ascend stairs to respond in an emergency situation; must be able to wear and carry assigned duty gear to include a ballistic vest; must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk and use stairs.

• Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules, and requirements.
• Yuma County and Superior Court policies and procedures.
• Superior Court in Yuma County—Rules of the Judicial Merit System and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• Principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in Court security.
• Standard Operating Guidelines for the Security Division of Superior…