Municipal Security Officer

Introduction:

This position will potentially work at either core government office buildings or library branches and provide armed security for these City facilities

ANTICIPATED SALARY MAY BE UP TO MID-POINT DEPENDING ON CANDIDATE’S EXPERIENCE AND INTERNAL EQUITY, mid-point is $30.13/hr
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of experience as an: armed security guard, police officer, or military police officer.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a position involving significant interaction with the public.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.

• Equivalency Statement:  Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Must successfully obtain and maintain an AZPOST firearm qualification within 30 days of employment.
• 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.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Monitors security systems, including closed circuit video, fire and security alarms; and access control hardware.
• Answers routine inquiries and directs visitors to appropriate areas.
• Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and detains more serious offenders for proper authorities.
• Enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and detains more serious offenders for proper authorities.
• Completes log entries and incident reports as required.
• Assist with processing patrons through security check points, which may include a stationary and handheld metal detector.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Walk or move around facility; climb elevations.
• Bend, stoop, and reach arms above head.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.  
 
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
 

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen 
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
• Psychological Testing
• Polygraph Examination

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
 
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.