Court Security Guard - Part Time

Coolidge; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Coolidge Municipal Court is seeking a dependable Part-Time Security Guard to help protect staff and visitors. You will enforce security procedures under the direction of the City Magistrate, maintain an armed presence at the public entrance, and assist with screening and patrols of the Court building.

Responsibilities include reporting incidents, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with court security policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement, security, or related field.
• Must be twenty-one years of age at time of hire.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides an armed security presence at the public entrance and throughout the Municipal Court building.
• Enforces security procedures and may screen entrants and bags.
• Responds to medical emergencies and other security incidents; prepares reports.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience in law enforcement/security

Job description

City of CoolidgeHuman Resources Department

Promoting a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

PART-TIME COURT SECURITY GUARD

The Municipal Court is seeking a dependable, professional, and observant Part-Time Security Guard to join our team. The Security Guard will perform duties that relate to the security and safety of court staff and visitors of the court. Enforce security procedures under the direction of the City Magistrate and may perform security duties in potentially high-risk situations in guarding the safety of court personnel and the public.Part-Time, FLSA Non-exempt position Salary: $18.61 - $27.92 hourly

Opening Date: October 22, 2026 Recruitment #: MC26-001Closing Date: Open until filled External PostingOpen until Filled Notice: This recruitment may be closed without notice when a sufficient number of applications have been received. First review will begin Monday November 23, 2026.Must successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, as a security, correctional or other comparable firearm carrying officer

experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age at time of hire.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s

Special Requirements

• Must be able to qualify and maintain defensive tactics and firearms qualification in accordance with Pinal County Superior Court security policies and procedures within 45 days of hire.
• Will be required to successfully complete a thorough background check.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 40-hour Arizona Supreme Court's Court Security Officer Training Academy within 90 days of employment per Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA) §5-304.
• Must successfully complete a shooting proficiency skills evaluation per ACJA 5-306: Court Security – Firearms, using the AOC approved Court Security Officer (CSO) course of fire within first 30 days of employment.
• Must attend the Security Officer Firearms Training Academy within 180 days of employment pursuant to ARS §12-299.10.
• Must successfully complete the Armed Court Security Officer Academy
• Must comply with the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and complete annual training as required by the Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides an armed security presence at the public entrance and throughout the Municipal Court building. Maintains a visible presence as a deterrent to those who might consider disturbing the operations or security of the courthouse. May be assigned to the entry security screening teams responsible for screening all persons, bags, briefcases, packages, containers, etc., entering the Court building. Distinguishes color and depth perception to conduct personnel and bag screening, including operation of an X-ray scanner

- PT Sick Leave Balance

and metal detector(s). May assist with the monitoring and control of in-custody defendants. Addresses situations that may be or escape to a disturbance or hazard to the courthouse. May serve, as directed, as a security escort or as a security presence in a variety of court situations. Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid and CPR as a first responder. Carries and safely employs court-approved and issued firearms and/or other defensive weapons as situations dictate. Prepares and submits reports on security incidences. Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas. Enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and detains more serious offenders for proper authorities. Attends Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment hearings. Responds to assistance calls from the courtroom. Trains on all aspects of the juror check-in to support overall knowledge of the court operations. Prepares City Court for opening of business by unlocking and locking appropriate doors and performs search for suspicious items. Patrols City Court and other surrounding areas of the building to observe unusual behavior and to prevent vandalism. Qualifies with firearms, on an annual basis, and other defensive tactics and/or less lethal weapons as appropriate to the job assignment. Implements emergency procedures as directed and when appropriate. Monitors security cameras, radios and respond to security/panic alarms. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted City information. Perform other related duties as required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

City of CoolidgeHuman Resources Department

Promoting a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

and metal detector(s). May assist with the monitoring and control of in-custody defendants. Addresses situations that may be or escape to a disturbance or hazard to the courthouse. May serve, as directed, as a security escort or as a security presence in a variety of court situations. Responds to medical emergencies and renders first aid and CPR as a first responder. Carries and safely employs court-approved and issued firearms and/or other defensive weapons as situations dictate. Prepares and submits reports on security incidences. Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas. Enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and detains more serious offenders for proper authorities. Attends Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment hearings. Responds to assistance calls from the courtroom. Trains on all aspects of the juror check-in to support overall knowledge of the court operations. Prepares City Court for opening of business by unlocking and locking appropriate doors and performs search for suspicious items. Patrols City Court and other surrounding areas of the building to observe unusual behavior and to prevent vandalism. Qualifies with firearms, on an annual basis, and other defensive tactics and/or less lethal weapons as appropriate to the job assignment. Implements emergency procedures as directed and when appropriate. Monitors security cameras, radios and respond to security/panic alarms. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted City information. Perform other related duties as required.