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What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.Click here to learn more!

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About the Position

The Security Major collaborates closely with the Security Director, assuming responsibility and accountability for overseeing the development, planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of key administrative, logistics management, training, and security operational readiness. These functions are integral to upholding the security and safety standards of designated Judicial Branch facilities, personnel, court clients, and the public. Additionally, the Major serves as the department's representative in discussions, negotiations, and planning sessions related to court projects, security equipment management, Court Security Officer (CSO) training certifications, contracts, court security improvement grants, and firearm safety. They are dedicated to ensuring that the performance of security personnel yields results-oriented outcomes, fostering enhanced staff efficiency and effective job performance.

About The Superior Court:

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time.  We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience:

• Four (4) years of management experience in public safety, security, military, or law enforcement    

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of education and public safety, security, military, or law enforcement experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Candidate Education and Experience:

• Six (6) years of management experience overseeing large groups in public safety, security, military, or law enforcement with a focus on equipment management and training,

Other Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and character and fitness investigation as indicated in Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA) 5-303 if necessary.
• Must already possess, or attend and successfully complete, the CSO Training Academy within 90 days of the date of hire.
• Must attain a passing score on the competency assessment within 90 days of completion of the CSO Training Academy and complete 90 calendar days of on-post service if not already certified.
• Must complete the JBSD Officer Certification Requirements and maintain by the 180-day mark from the date of hire if not already certified.
• Must possess, obtain, or maintain certification as Basic Life Safety, and CPR/AED provider within six months of employment or appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in defensive weapons tactics within six months of employment or appointment.
• Must qualify to carry and use restraints, batons, and Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) such as non-lethal tasers.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License by time of hire.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of allocated resources.
• Principles, practices, and trends in public administration, leadership, management, and security.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
• Effective management of instructional and training practices along with equipment management.
• Arizona court security requirements to include ACJA CSO guidelines, Supreme Court Adoption of Court Security Standards and National Center for State Courts Best Practices.
• State and federal laws and statutes, department post and general orders, and court orders and case law, including rights of citizens, search and seizure rules, and rules of evidence.

Skill in:

• Operational oversight of security equipment management and firearms accountability.
• Effective team leadership, operational management, planning, and change management.
• Management of a firearms program, safety initiatives, and a multi-level training certification program.
• Professional level of verbal and written communication.
• Assessing court-related projects and communicating Arizona physical court security requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and demonstrating effective interpersonal skills within a diverse working environment.
• Preparing clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Assessing the danger of a given situation and effectively neutralizing and de-escalating threats and taking quick and effective action with due regard for the risk and conditions of the situation.
• Exercising sound judgment with general policy guidelines and direction.
• The safe handling, accountability, and use of firearms.

• Chemical agents, restraints, batons, and non-lethal defensive weapons as required.
• The use of personal computers and related software applications.

Ability to:

• Assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities and adapt security measures based on evolving threats and changing circumstances.
• Read, understand, interpret, explain, and strictly apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies, court orders, ACJA code requirements, and regulations.
• Demonstrate effective and self-motivated job performance providing value-based results and a quality work product.
• Use emergency and defensive tactics, techniques, skills, and defensive weapons to achieve effective de-escalation and control of situations.
• Balance the application of security measures with common sense, ensuring an appropriate and reassuring level of security without unnecessary intrusion.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, attitudes, values, and performance of the department through effective staff development, training programs, and the proper implementation of departmental policies.

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Provide operational leadership and daily oversight of Training and Logistics functions, ensuring continuity of services, efficient workflow, and timely resolution of operational issues through coordination with internal and external partners.
• Manage, through subordinate staff, equipment and firearms inventories, storage spaces, and the 16-vehicle fleet operations ensuring accountability, safety, tracking, maintenance, and replacement planning.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, installation, and maintenance of critical security equipment, including firearms, security systems, communication devices, vehicles, and screening equipment in collaboration with County agencies, contractors and vendors.
• Represent the department in planning meetings, overseeing security and safety considerations for construction projects and ensuring Arizona court standards and best practices
• Oversee and develop, through subordinate staff, the department’s CSO training and certification programs, including curriculum, materials, firearms qualifications, and compliance with Arizona Court Security and certification requirements pursuant to the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration.
• Provide strategic leadership by interpreting policies, shaping departmental objectives, and guiding long‑term program development. Lead initiatives to align staff practices, training programs, and operational goals with Judicial Branch standards and strategic priorities.
• Assists the Security Director with ensuring departmental compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, as well as County and Judicial Branch policies, procedures, and administrative directives in both administrative and operational activities and represents the department as a key contact as needed.
• Collaborates with the Judicial Branch Risk Management Office on safety and security-related incidents; conducting assessments and post-incident analyses for situations impacting the Judicial Branch.
• Provides regular onsite supervision and employs in-person assessment methods to gauge business needs through direct observation, monitoring group dynamics with face-to-face interaction, and interpreting body language and nonverbal cues. Establishes interpersonal connections, fosters engagement, and exemplifies expected behaviors

Working conditions: 

The Judicial Branch Security Major – Logistics Management and Training is a Safety Sensitive position. This position requires 24/7 days a week availability and may be called to respond during days, swings, mid shifts or weekends for security, emergency management or safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; stand for long periods; walk, use stairs, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. Exposure to high noise levels and the potential of exposure to various contagions during the screening process are common.

All officers must "demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the defensive tactics training academy." The proficiency testing is based upon whether officers can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable alternatives) necessary for self-defense.  Therefore, those selected for the position must successfully complete the Defensive Tactics Training Academy annually.
 
The Defensive Tactics Training Academy requires that a CSO performs and demonstrates through proficiency testing, competency in, and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive tactics and techniques, including the following, or their comparable alternatives:

• Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm wristlock and takedown).
• Perform minor aerobic activity.
• Stand for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Engage in balanced movements.
• Throw hand strikes (fist strikes and palm heel strikes).
• Use impact weapons (ability to swing arms in a striking action with a baton that weighs 16 ounces).
• Kick at targets below 24" (front snap kicks).
• Perform controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls and recovery).
• Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial speed.
• Engage in fighting techniques while on the ground.
• Be able to bend knees, lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and baton closing technique).
• Be able to bend knees to a 45-degree angle (all ground techniques).

Additional Information

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. 

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. 

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. 

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County.  This position may be reassigned to other locations.  Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 

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