Security Screener

Security Screener Position

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. This position works under general supervision.

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO become one with us!

Come make a difference! Apply today!

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of security, law enforcement, or public safety experience.
OR
• 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:

• 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:

Work occurs primarily indoors and requires interacting with all levels of personnel, and the public. Tasks require sitting or standing for long periods, while managing constant interruptions and time pressures. Responsibilities require ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.

• 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
• 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
• Constant interruptions and time pressures
• High volume of work
• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Teamwork
• Working in close physical proximity with others
• Public contact
• Conditions may rarely include traumatic subject matter, overtime

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in security, including security awareness.

• 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.
• 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.