Security Officer

Major areas of responsibility: ensures that students, staff, and agency assets are properly and adequately protected by active involvement in security functions, including but not limited to conducting security patrols of all areas of the campus on frequent but irregular basis for the purpose of fire detection, intruder detection, safety hazards, and any unusual conditions; provide assistance to students, staff, and visitors with regard to information, emergency conditions, traffic and parking control, and when appropriate "crowd control" at special events; notification of proper personnel in the event of fire, fire alarms, malfunctioning equipment, i.e., sprinklers, irrigation systems, lighting, gas or water leaks, etc.; resets alarm system after cause is determined and corrected. Other responsibilities include: maintains security equipment in good condition; maintains complete, chronologically accurate, legible shift security log; issues visitor passes to campus visitors when administration office is not open; issues traffic and parking citations in conjunction with agency/campus policies; performs other related tasks as required and directed.

High School diploma or equivalent to GED; minimum of two year's full-time experience in security field with roving patrol experience; possess a valid Arizona driver's license; knowledge of and experience with various security systems, fire protection systems, emergency procedures, and public contact; additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a month-for-month basis.

Must pass a beginning sign language course; complete Crisis Intervention Training, and complete CPR classes within one year of employment. Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Must be able to pass FBI and State background check or Fingerprint Clearance Card as position requires by policy or Statute.
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire. Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

For more information, contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov
520.770.3714