What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
04/02/25
Application Deadline
04/07/25
Pay Range
$20.00 - $28.00 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Library District
About the Position
The Security Officer performs routine security services in library buildings including patrol services, assistance with emergency services, and operational functions to maintain the safety and security of the staff and general public.
About the Library District
Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?
At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services and information to improve the quality of life for our residents.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site centerMaricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more atWork With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
- One year of security, law enforcement, public safety, or customer-intensive public service experience
- High school diploma or GED
Other Requirements
- Within 3 months of hire, candidate will be required to complete a series of on-the-job library customer service and situational awareness trainings to assist with de-escalation, safety, and security techniques
- Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card
Job Contributions
- Conduct frequent patrols of the library (interior and exterior)
- Listen and watch for escalated situations and be prepared to assist staff when necessary
- Assist staff with trespass situations
- Respond to security gate alarms
- Assist with library opening duties such as opening the library doors to the public, assist with closing duties
- Greet customers as they enter the library
- Ensure that customers are adhering to behavior expectations/code of conduct
- Complete customer incident reports as needed
- Assist customers with weapons locker use (if applicable)
- Respond to staff requests for assistance as needed
- Submit daily activity reports to branch manager
Working Conditions
- Work is performed at a security station and will require frequent walking and patrolling assigned facilities
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary : $20 - $28
