Security Screener

Posting Date

04/09/24

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$18.50 - $20.50 - $22.50 - $26.50

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE UTILIZED TO FILL FUTURE ANTICIPATED VACANCIES

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.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month

• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)

• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming to serve County employees and their families exclusively

• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees.

• Access to free County gyms

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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. Tasksrequire sitting or standing for long periods, while managingconstant interruptions and time pressures. Responsibilities require ethical conduct and a professional demeanor. Job requires ability to work any shift due to detention facilities operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

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

• Rotating shifts and/or work locations in 24/7 environment

• 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.

• Work any shift due to detention facilities operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with regular days off generally being any two consecutive days during the week.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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.

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