Court - Armed Security Officer

Tri-Cities Monitoring Inc.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Cities Monitoring Inc. is seeking qualified armed security officers to ensure safety in judicial settings. Candidates must have prior law enforcement or military experience, effective communication skills, and a clean record. Responsibilities include facilitating security and compliance with state laws regarding armed security.

Qualifications

• Must have current LEO commission, previously commissioned LEO, Corrections, Military.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified - will certify in-house if not already certified.
• Prior defensive tactics and restraint experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate security for judges and staff, document required incidents.
• Safeguard facilities and transport in-custody inmates as required.

Skills

Communication

Verbal de-escalation

Flexibility

Job description

TCM provides professionally trained screening positions, armed court security officers and bailiffs who are responsible for facilitating day to day security for Judges, Commissioners, staff and the clients each entity serves.

People without current or previous employment as law enforcement, DOC, or military, will not be considered for this position.

ALL security positions are also responsible for safeguarding the facilities. All hired personnel are required to follow all Washington State RCW's for armed security laws and TCM's policies, provide written documentation to supervisors of any event when required.

Hired personnel must have the capability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and have verbal de-escalation skills. ALL SOs must have the ability to transport in custody inmates both local and long-distance when required, which means a valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.

All hired personnel are required to maintain a professional uniform appearance and possess a smart phone for time and attendance recording and communication. TCM is an equal opportunity employer. TCM is a DRUG FREE workplace. TCM adheres to a Federal Drug Policy which is ZERO TOLERANCE for drugs of any kind.

Mandatory requirements:

Must have current LEO commission, previously commissioned LEO, Corrections, Military.

Prior Screening experience is great, but not required.

Must be 21 years of age to obtain an armed security license.

Pass extensive background investigation.

Flexibility in daily, weekly schedule.

First Aid/CPR/AED certified - will certify in-house if not already certified.

Pass TCM Firearm qualification.

Possess own Firearm.

Possess current Washington State CWP.

Prior defensive tactics and restraint experience - which would exist due to your previous professional experience.

Able to stand/walk/kneel for a long period of time.

Valid driving license w/clear driving record - TCM will run your driving record to ensure it is clear.

Submit to pre-employment drug testing and random UA's when ordered.

Be able to provide TCM with your documented experience, certifications, credentials, etc...

All required testing will be performed at the expense of Company after a job offer has been made and accepted by you. A licensed lab will conduct the drug screening. Any results back that do not comply with our company standards, will immediately terminate your employment opportunity with Company, and any job offer will be rescinded.