Security Officer

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Security Officer to work in the Town of Marana Municipal Court. This is a full-time position that provides security services in and around the courthouse and municipal complex campus. Although this position does not have arrest powers, the incumbent must have the skill and ability to use firearms and restraint techniques.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package:

Normal Work Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (four 10-hour days M-F)

Expected Hiring Range: $19.12/hour - $23.42/hour

Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range: $19.12/hour – $27.73/hour

Examples of Duties

Provides armed security in court building, Town facilities, and throughout municipal complex campus; provides security escorts, detains persons in violation of court orders or persons attempting to commit unauthorized or criminal acts; operates and monitors various security equipment; performs inspections of persons and property.

Follows judge’s orders; assists the courtroom clerk; monitors jury panel deliberations.

Provides customer service to court and Town patrons; enforces rules and maintains order; transports cash deposits; sorts and delivers mail; collects citations and delivers warrants.

Keeps statistical records of dangerous or unlawful items brought to court; prepares reports on all security incidents; locks and unlocks courtroom and building entrances.

Minimum Qualifications

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that is acquired through six months of training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, or technical schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Over three years of experience in a court security setting or in positions such as a police officer, armed security guard or corrections officer.

Must have possession of or be able to obtain a concealed weapons permit in the State of Arizona within 6 months of hire.

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance background check and a drug test.

Must pass an initial firearms qualification within 60 days of hire and on a semi-annual basis.

Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

Pre-employment psychological evaluation required; complete the Court Security Officer Academy within 90 days of the date of hire; obtain 16 COJET credits annually; maintain Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW); demonstrate firearms proficiency annually.

Must be able to perform the required training and job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten years of experience in a court security setting or in positions such as a police officer, armed security guard, or corrections officer

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 06/24/2025.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 06/23/2025.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

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QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.