COURT SECURITY OFFICER (ARMED)

City of Buckeye; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Buckeye is seeking a Court Security Officer (Armed) to safeguard court facilities and ensure secure access for staff, visitors and jurors. You will monitor entrances, respond to incidents, and coordinate with court personnel to maintain safety and order.

Applicants must meet a thorough background check process, provide any required firearms certifications, and be willing to complete medical, drug, and psychological evaluations as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in law enforcement, military police, correctional officer, or comparable security experience where training, qualifying with, and carrying a firearm was required.
• Must disclose arrests or convictions and provide details if applicable.
• DPS Security Guard Card, AZPost certification, or armed certification status must be disclosed if applicable.
• Willingness to undergo extensive background checks including fingerprinting, medical/physical examination, drug testing, and psychological evaluation.

Job description

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City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three years of experience in law enforcement, military police, correctional officer, and/or comparable security experience where training, qualifying with, and carrying a firearm was required?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime (misdemeanor or felony) since your 18th birthday, regardless of whether the arrest, charges, or conviction was later sealed, expunged, or set aside? If yes, provide a brief description of what occurred. Note: A “yes” answer will be judged on an individual basis and will not automatically bar you from employment. HOWEVER, FAILURE TO REPORT WILL RENDER YOU INELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT.

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Have you been issued a DPS Security Guard Card? If “yes,” please indicate the date issued and whether it has ever been revoked.

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Have you been or are you currently AZPost certified? If “yes,” please indicate the date issued and whether it has ever been revoked.

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Have you been certified to be armed within the last 12 months by the Arizona Judicial Branch, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPost), a peace officer certification body in another State, a law enforcement unit of the United States Armed Forces, or a federal law enforcement agency, or do you have a valid Armed Guard Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety? If you answered “yes,” who issued the certification and on what date?

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Are you currently working as a reserve officer for a law enforcement agency? If “yes,” do you plan to continue working as a reserve officer if you are hired as a court security officer?

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If you are currently serving as a law enforcement officer and planning to retire, will you serve as a reserve officer during your retirement?

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This position requires an extensive background check. Are you willing to submit to fingerprinting, a criminal history check, a medical/physical examination, drug testing, and a psychological evaluation?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question