• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year

About the Position
Plans, implements and evaluates the activities of Municipal Security which provides plans, programs, and systems concerning citywide security measures specific to facility and personnel protection.

Selection Process:
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. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Final selection is contingent upon a background investigation which includes:

• Polygraph*
• Fingerprinting*

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment:

• Psychological Testing*
• Drug Screening

• May be waived for current Scottsdale Police Department employees.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

• Four years of industrial, government, or corporate security experience in facility and/or personnel security systems and operations.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

• Preferred: Successful completion of at least one industry-specific certified professional development program, such as Certified Protection Professional, Professional Certified Investigator, and/or Physical Security Professional.
• Preferred: Completion of any or all of the following FEMA NIMS courses: Levels 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

• Reviews existing and newly planned city facilities and directs the development of physical security plans and systems accordingly.
• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to, training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Administers and prepares contract specifications for the procurement and operation of contract security guard services to protect and patrol City facilities and contract maintenance, repair and installation of security cameras and equipment.
• Develops and implements/tracks performance measures, divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Functions as liaison to other city departments for municipal security needs and compliance.
• Develops and administers the Municipal Security program in accordance with the city's policy that encompasses the protection of city personnel and assets.
• Oversees the administration and preparation of contract specifications for the procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of various security and life safety systems and equipment to be used in city facilities.
• Develops policies and procedures to guide and direct the workflow and performance of contract personnel.

• Respond to emergency situations and be available for call-out situations when needed.
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects or work areas.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Carry and respond to a cell phone 24/7.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Most work is performed in a City office environment, with occasional work in field situations.

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QUESTION 1

Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Scottsdale or any other employment requirement / restriction that would impact your potential employment with the City of Scottsdale?

QUESTION 2

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

QUESTION 3

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

QUESTION 4

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

QUESTION 5

Indicate your degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field. NOTE: Education, including your Major , indicated here must also listed in the "Education" Section of the application.

QUESTION 6

How many years of experience do you have in industrial, government or corporate security and/or personnel security systems and operations?

QUESTION 7

If you have experience in industrial, government or corporate security and/or personnel security systems and operations, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."

QUESTION 8

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 9

Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 10

Have you illegally produced, cultivated, or transported, marijuana, or a dangerous drug or narcotic for sale within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 11

Have you illegally or legally used a dangerous drug or narcotic for any purpose, except as prescribed by a physician, within the past 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 12

I understand that if selected a thorough background investigation will be conducted which can take approximately 2-3 months to complete.

QUESTION 13

Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?

QUESTION 14

How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?

QUESTION 15

If you answered Other or any other option with an asterisk, please provide more detail.

* Required Question