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Court Security Officer

Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. CSOs will provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract. Essential duties and responsibilities include performing entrance control, enforcing the District's entry and identification system which includes operating security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items, checking items such as handbags, briefcases, computers, packages, baby carriages, wheelchairs, etc. Performing roving patrol, patrolling court facilities and grounds of the facility in accordance with applicable post orders. Performing stationary post assignments, standing guard at stationary posts which include monitoring closed-circuit television, duress alarm systems and other security equipment, courtrooms, judge chambers, and jury rooms. Performing escort duties, providing armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals. Performing garage parking and pedestrian control, directing traffic and controlling lights on court facility properties, as described in the post orders and/or standard operating procedures. Enforcing law and order, detaining any person attempting to gain unauthorized access to government property, or a court proceeding(s), or attempting to commit acts that imperil the safety and security of government employees, property, and the public. Preparing reports and records, preparing various reports and records regarding contract performance issues, such as labor hours worked, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts that occurred within the court facility area. Court attendance, securing unattended courtrooms, an inspection of courtrooms prior to a proceeding, testing of security devices, and other duties concerning security of the court area. Preserving order, providing security presence in the courtroom, enforcing federal law and judicial orders within the courtroom, enforcing local court rules regarding prohibited items, and providing protection to court proceedings as circumstances dictate.

Requirements include education and/or experience: high school diploma or general education degree (GED), at least three calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency, all three years must have occurred within the last seven years, the experience must have included general arrest authority. Language skills: ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures. Certificates, licenses, registrations: valid driver's license from state of residency and a safe driving record for the past five years; clearance from the Department of Justice. Must have completed or graduated from certified Federal, state, county, local or military law enforcement training academy and able to provide certification as proof. Other qualifications: at least 21 years of age, ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Physical demands: must meet medical standards as specified by the United States Marshal Service (USMS); reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.