Court Security Officer

3w3 weeks ago

Walden Security

US · Full-time · $68,000 – $68,000

About this role

Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. CSOs provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract. They ensure safety for judges, court personnel, jurors, and the public across facilities.

Day-to-day duties include performing entrance control by enforcing the District’s entry system and operating security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items in handbags, briefcases, packages, and more. Officers conduct roving patrols of court facilities and grounds per post orders. They also handle stationary posts monitoring CCTV, duress alarms, courtrooms, judge chambers, and jury rooms.

Additional responsibilities involve providing armed escort services for judges, jurors, and designated individuals. Where applicable, officers direct traffic, control lights, and manage garage parking and pedestrian flow on court properties. They enforce federal law by detaining unauthorized persons threatening safety or access.

In the courtroom, officers secure unattended areas, inspect prior to proceedings, test security devices, and preserve order by enforcing judicial orders and local rules on prohibited items. They prepare reports on labor hours, accidents, bomb threats, unusual incidents, and unlawful acts. This role operates in a structured federal court environment under strict post orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
At least three (3) calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or military equivalency within the last seven (7) years with general arrest authority
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and interpret rules, regulations, directives, and procedures
Valid driver's license from state of residency and safe driving record for the past five years
Clearance from the Department of Justice
Completion or graduation from certified Federal, state, county, local or military law enforcement training academy with certification
At least 21 years of age
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and meet USMS medical standards

Responsibilities

Perform entrance control by enforcing entry and identification systems and operating security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items
Perform roving patrol of court facilities and grounds in accordance with applicable post orders
Perform stationary post assignments monitoring closed-circuit television, duress alarm systems, courtrooms, judge chambers, and jury rooms
Perform escort duties providing armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and designated individuals
Perform garage parking and pedestrian control by directing traffic and controlling lights on court properties
Enforce federal law including detaining persons attempting unauthorized access or acts imperiling safety
Prepare reports and records on labor hours, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts
Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect prior to proceedings, test security devices, and preserve order during court sessions