Armed Courthouse Security Officer / Security Screener in Red Bluff, California at Precision Private Security

Armed Courthouse Security Officer / Security Screener
Precision Private Security

Location: Tehama, CA
Work Location: On-site
Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Application Requirement
Applicants must provide current licensing and training documentation with their application or during the initial screening process. Missing or expired required documentation may delay consideration for the position.

Job Description
Precision Private Security is hiring a professional and dependable Armed Courthouse Security Officer / Security Screener for a courthouse security assignment in Tehama, California.

This position is responsible for helping maintain the safety, security, and professional operation of the courthouse. Officers assigned to this post will screen individuals entering the facility, identify prohibited items, monitor access, assist courthouse personnel and visitors, respond appropriately to incidents, and complete accurate security documentation.

This is an active, public-facing security position. Officers must remain alert, professional, respectful, and prepared to respond appropriately when security concerns arise.

Primary Responsibilities
•Screen individuals entering the courthouse for weapons, prohibited items, and other unauthorized or potentially dangerous items.
•Operate or assist with metal detectors, X-ray equipment, handheld screening devices, and other courthouse security equipment as assigned.
•Maintain a professional and visible armed security presence.
•Monitor courthouse entrances, screening areas, lobbies, hallways, exterior areas, and other assigned posts.
•Provide clear and professional instructions to courthouse visitors regarding screening and access procedures.
•Assist with access control for visitors, employees, vendors, and authorized personnel.
•Observe and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, disturbances, security concerns, and policy violations.
•Respond appropriately to emergency and non-emergency incidents.
•Communicate with supervisors, courthouse personnel, law enforcement, fire, EMS, or dispatch when necessary.
•Assist with emergency and evacuation procedures in accordance with established protocols.
•Properly handle, document, and report prohibited items according to post orders and courthouse procedures.
•Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and other required documentation.
•Follow Precision Private Security post orders, courthouse procedures, company policies, and applicable laws.

Minimum Requirements
•Must be at least 21 years of age.
•Current California BSIS Guard Card required.
•Current California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit required.
•Must be qualified for the firearm caliber carried while on duty and maintain all required BSIS firearms qualifications.
•Must provide current licensing and applicable training documentation.
•Must have completed required BSIS Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training.
•Must maintain required BSIS security officer training and continuing education applicable to the employee's registration.
•Valid government-issued identification required.
•Reliable transportation and reliable means of communication required.
•Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment and assignment screening requirements.
•Must be available to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
•Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
•Must communicate clearly and professionally with the public, courthouse personnel, supervisors, and emergency responders.
•Must be able to prepare accurate, factual, and professional written reports.
•Must remain calm and exercise sound judgment during stressful or rapidly changing situations.

Required Documentation
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
•Current BSIS Guard Card.
•Current BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit.
•Applicable firearms qualification documentation.
•Power to Arrest training documentation.
•Appropriate Use of Force training documentation.
•Documentation of completed BSIS-required security officer training applicable to current registration status.
•Additional relevant security or professional training certificates.

Licenses and permits required for the assignment must remain current and in good standing throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications
•At least 1 year of verifiable security experience.
•Prior courthouse, government facility, screening, access control, or institutional security experience.
•Prior armed security experience.
•Experience operating metal detectors, X-ray machines, or other screening equipment.
•Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
•De-escalation or conflict-resolution training or experience.
•Prior military, law enforcement, corrections, public safety, or first responder experience.
•Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
•Strong attendance, reliability, and professional communication skills.

Veterans, former law enforcement personnel, first responders, and experienced courthouse or government security professionals are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is professional, calm, alert, dependable, and detail-oriented.

Courthouse security requires officers who can interact respectfully with the public while consistently enforcing screening and access-control procedures. Officers must be able to follow post orders, identify potential security concerns, communicate clearly, and document incidents accurately.

Professionalism, sound judgment, and consistency are essential to this assignment.

Compensation
$22.00–$24.00 per hour DOE
Starting pay within the posted range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, certifications, and assignment requirements.

How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your current resume and availability.

Applicants should be prepared to provide required BSIS licenses, firearms permit information, and applicable training certificates during the screening process.

Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview, license verification, training-document review, and onboarding.

Employment and assignment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable screening requirements, verification of required BSIS credentials and training, company onboarding, and final assignment approval.

Precision Private Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal and California law.