Security Officer

Posting Date

07/17/26

Application Deadline

07/22/26

Pay Range

$21.00 - $30.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Emergency Management

About the Position

As the Security Officer, you will provide unarmed specialized security services and security screening. Your job will be to protect County employees, visitors, facilities, and property. 

In this position, you will interact with a variety of personalities and are expected to 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 Us

Are you passionate about safety and security with a high level of patience, dedication, devotion, and empathy? We are looking for motivated individuals to rise to the occasion! Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management prepares for/ responds to, and recovers from large-scale community disasters. Some of our partners include local and state governments, industry leaders, universities, and community organizations active in disaster response. One of our divisions is Security Services, which provides a strong safety & security atmosphere through a superior level of professionalism and outstanding customer service. We affirmatively promote, preserve, and enhance a safe, secure, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all County residents. Our responsibilities are to the people and safeguarding and protecting all County assets assigned to our care. Join our team to continue our efforts to keep our residents safe from disaster.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, including a criminal history check, and a driving record

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Must attend and successfully complete the Security Services New Employee Orientation Training and achieve a passing score on the Competency Assessment within 30 days of hire

• Must obtain certification as Basic Life Safety, CPR, First Aid, and AED within 30 days of hire

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while on duty

• Must be willing and able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as needed

We Also Value

• Post-secondary education in Security Management or a related field

• Previous dispatch experience in a security or emergency response setting

• 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 the 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; observe and report suspicious activity

• Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols to deter, detect, and respond to unauthorized or unsafe activity

• Investigate, document, and respond to disturbances or potentially threatening situations, including the use of physical restraints when necessary

• Implement emergency procedures as appropriate or as directed, including coordination with internal and external responders

• Provide first responder first aid, CPR, and AED assistance during medical emergencies

• Provide security presence and support during employee relations matters and sensitive or contentious public interactions

• Prepare written reports, maintain documentation, and provide surveillance data or evidence to support investigations

• Refer incidents, concerns, and potential violations to the Security Services Supervisor for follow-up or administrative review

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 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

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Work in an unarmed capacity, including wearing a duty belt, body armor, or other department-required or issued equipment as authorized.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

 

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

 

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