Courthouse - Armed Security Officer

tricitiesmonitoring; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TCM seeks armed courthouse security officers to facilitate admittance and safeguard public courthouses in Washington. Employees must follow state RCWs and company policies while communicating effectively and maintaining a professional appearance.

Mandatory requirements include prior LEO/Corrections/military experience, willingness to undergo extensive background checks, drug testing, and obtaining a WA CWP; OJT is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Must have previous or current LEO commission, previous Corrections, or previous or current Military experience.
• Prior Screening experience is great, but not required. OJT will be the expected standard.
• Must be 21 years of age to obtain an armed security license.
• Pass extensive background investigation.
• Must be able to provide documentation of certifications and credentials.
• Possess current Washington State CWP or willing to get Washington State CWP.
• Prior defensive tactics and restraint experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day security for admittance into public courthouses.
• Safeguard facilities and follow all Washington RCW's for armed security laws and company policies.
• Maintain professional uniform appearance and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Submit to pre-employment drug testing and random UA's when ordered.

Skills

De-escalation

Communication

Professional appearance

Driver's license

Education

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Washington State CWP (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

TCM provides professionally trained screening positions & armed courthouse security officers who are responsible for facilitating day to day security for admittance into public courthouses. Providing a secure facility for citizens, clerks, judges, commissioners, & support staff alike.

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 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 previous or current LEO commission, previous Corrections, or previous or current Military experience.

Prior Screening experience is great, but not required. OJT will be the expected standard.

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 or willing to get Washington State CWP.

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

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

Valid driving license with reliable transportation.

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

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

Submit 2 professional references as well as 2 personal references with your cover letter/resume. References are checked. Must include; Name, number, email address, how long known, how professional relationship started (boss,coworker, 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.