JOB TITLE:
Court Security Officer Training Specialist VII

JOB #:
2878

DIVISION:
Education Services

HIRING SALARY:
$73,416.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Court Security Program Training Manager, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of the statewide Court Security Officer training program, including officer certification and firearms training. This position is responsible for the development of curriculum and training materials, staffing committees, and managing complex projects under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. A primary trainer who serves as the subject matter expert on court security officer training, this position also trains, certifies, and coordinates with program faculty. This position will conduct court security assessments for Arizona Courts, provide recommendations for improvement, and provide technical assistance. In the course of regular duties, the position interacts closely with other divisions of the Administrative Office of the Courts, court security directors, court administrators, judicial branch policymakers, law enforcement, instructors, and court security officers.

After an initial period of at least three months in person, this position may offer the ability to work remotely up to two days per week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field or equivalent experience. Seven years of active experience in the field of court security, law enforcement, military security, probation or a closely related field. This position also requires knowledge of and demonstrated skills in firearms training and the use of firearms as well as demonstrated skills in self-defense training and tactics. This position also requires knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles, application of assessment needs and the ability to write technical documents and implement changes arising from the Arizona Supreme Court Justices’ Strategic Agenda.

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word, and have knowledge of the Arizona court system and the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration. Also, be certified as a firearms instructor by a recognized law enforcement, military, or specialized organization.

Travel: up to 50% of time within Arizona as program needs dictate.

Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.

Ability to perform with mastery all physical techniques that are part of the Court Security Officer training curriculum.

Valid driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer