Municipal Security Officer

Introduction

The City of Scottsdale is seeking dedicated professionals to join our public safety team as a Municipal Security Officer. In this critical role, you will provide armed security to ensure a safe environment for employees, visitors, and the local community. Candidates must be prepared to serve at diverse locations, such as core government office buildings and various library branches.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid‑point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and the mid‑point for this position is $30.74 hourly / $63,918.40 annually.

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• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of experience as an armed security guard, police officer, or military police officer.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a position involving significant interaction with the public.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.

• Must successfully obtain and maintain an AZPOST firearm qualification within 30 days of employment.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during their active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved for remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

• Monitors security systems, including closed circuit video, fire and security alarms, and access control hardware.
• Prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and detains more serious offenders for proper authorities.
• Prepares City Hall for opening of business by unlocking and locking appropriate doors and performs search for suspicious items.
• Completes log entries and incident reports as required.
• Patrols City Hall and other surrounding facilities to observe unusual behavior and to prevent vandalism.
• Assists with third‑party background checks, profile completion, and access control requests.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Walk or move around facility; climb elevations.
• Bend, stoop, and reach arms above head.
• Hear alarms and operate a two‑way radio.
• Operate x‑ray and metal detectors.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday.
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours per month.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours per month.
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits.
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500 per year.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long‑Term Disability benefit.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457.
• Pet Insurance.
• Bilingual pay compensation.

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
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