Security Screener Job at Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County, AZ United States
$17.00 - $18.80 an hour
Posting Date
05/11/23
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$17.00 - $18.80 - $20.60 - $24.20
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Sheriff
About the Position
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE UTILIZED TO FILL FUTURE ANTICIPATED VACANCIES
About the Position
The Security Screener ensures the safety and welfare of the assigned division in the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office by using developed programs to deter and limit opportunities for contraband to be brought into a facility. The Security Screener performs security and screening services, operational functions, and limited administrative duties related to maintaining the security and safety of assigned facilities and personnel, as well as all clients and the general public. This position works under general supervision.
About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!
Come make a difference! Apply today!
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- One (1) year of security, law enforcement, or public safety experience.
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications
- Other combinations of post-secondary education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.
Other requirements
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
- Knowledge of electronic screening stations, hand-held metal detection equipment, and two-way radio systems.
- Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
- Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review.
Our Preferred Candidate has
- Three (3) or more years of security-related experience within a criminal justice system, business, or military police environment.
Essential Job Tasks
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Conducts screening of employees, contractors and visitors using walk-through body scanning machines and line scanners to ensure compliance with Office policy.
- Performs pat-down or hand-held wand searches of employees or visitors who have triggered machine alarms, who are unable to pass through body scanners, or who have been randomly identified for such searches.
- Inspects items to determine whether further investigation is necessary to ensure compliance with Office policy.
- Inspects identification badges, provides access control for approved persons, and prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas.
- Provides customer service by greeting employees and visitors and communicating directions.
- Notifies appropriate supervisory personnel of suspicious activity or instances of non-compliance with required procedures by employees, contractors, or visitors.
- Follows and enforces County policies, applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Implements emergency procedures when appropriate or as needed.
Working Conditions
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work occurs primarily indoors and requires interacting with all levels of personnel, and the public. Tasks require sitting or standing for long periods, while managing constant interruptions and time pressures. Responsibilities require ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.
Work environment
- Indoors
- Rarely outdoors or in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
- Confined area
- Bright lighting
- Use of stairs or ladders
- Conditions may rarely include high noise levels, dim lighting
Physical environment
- Sitting, standing, walking
- Driving a vehicle
- Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
- Distinguishing colors
- Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting
- Climbing, crouching, balancing
- Wearing protective gear
- Precise dexterity
- Lifting floor to waist twenty five (25) pounds
- Lifting waist to shoulder twenty five (25) pounds
- Lifting shoulder to overhead twenty five (25) pounds
- Carrying a weight of twenty five (25) pounds for a distance of 50 feet
- Pushing/pulling a weight of twenty five (25) pounds for a distance of 50 feet
Social environment
- Constant interruptions and time pressures
- High volume of work
- Accuracy
- Decision making
- Concentration/vigilance
- Teamwork
- Working in close physical proximity with others
- Public contact
- Conditions may rarely include traumatic subject matter, overtime
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Principles, practices, and techniques used in security, including security awareness.
Skill in
- Communicating effectively with all levels of personnel and the general public.
- Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Exercising sound judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to
- Operate electronic scanning stations, handheld metal detection equipment, and two-way radio.
- Organize and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
- Perform duties independently at remote or satellite post or locations with little or no direct supervision.
Minimum Education
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation
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