Court Security Officer

Constellis•Midland, TX

About The Position

A Court Security Officer (CSO) provides protective services at or around United States Federal courthouses or other assigned locations under a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service. The position generally works under limited supervision from a Lead CSO and District Supervisor, who reports to the Contract Manager. This is a union position. CSOs perform fixed-post, mobile, and foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and acting in accordance with post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. The work may involve prolonged periods in austere or uncomfortable conditions and inclement weather, including walking, standing, searching, surveillance, and sitting. Candidates must submit a resume to be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
At least three years of verifiable civilian law enforcement experience, or equivalent U.S. Armed Forces law enforcement experience, including general arrest authority; all three years must have occurred within the last seven years.
Successful completion or graduation from a certified federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy or program providing instruction in use of police powers in an armed capacity while dealing with the public. The certificate must be recognized by an appropriate authority and establish eligibility for employment as a law enforcement officer.
Successful completion of pre-placement screening and evaluation, including criminal background and financial institution/credit bureau checks and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Ability to pass a criminal background screen, drug test, and physical examination.
Valid, unrestricted state driver's license, except for eyeglass restrictions.
Fluent ability to read, speak, and comprehend English and compose coherent written reports.
Ability to meet medical and physical fitness requirements.
No felony conviction.
No misdemeanor conviction for a crime of domestic violence under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9).
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, and reaching; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and tasting or smelling; and occasional lifting or moving of 10 to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Must submit a resume to be considered.

Responsibilities

Enforce the District's entry and identification system; issue required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
Test and report emergency equipment; monitor equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies or damage.
Patrol and inspect court facilities, grounds, buildings, and fence lines in accordance with post orders, including conducting random surveillance for unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
Man authorized stationary posts and provide surveillance of traffic approaching facility entrances to detect potential threats before they reach screening areas.
Screen, question, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering or exiting facilities; prevent prohibited articles from being brought onto or removed from client facilities.
Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals when assigned; escort people or vehicles according to established procedures.
Provide security at off-site or remote judicial functions where access can be controlled and public screening conducted; provide courtroom security when assigned and enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse.
Direct traffic, control traffic lights on court properties, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians when applicable.
Turn over articles found in a court or designated facility to the COR and complete a CSO-003 within 24 hours of the incident.
Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events; monitor alarms, radio traffic, and other information sources and dispatch or notify others as authorized.
Report and appropriately address fire or burglary alarms, requests for assistance, and criminal acts.
Use portable radios, phones, and other issued or available equipment appropriately; guard against equipment loss or damage and promptly report it.
Maintain required licensing, certifications, training, records, activity logs, and administrative documents.
Log Property Pass numbers for authorized property or equipment movements; secure government property, use the mantrap to detain personnel when needed, and report unauthorized property or equipment removal.
Monitor electronic access control and RFID systems, report violations, and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized government-property removal.
Grant authorized personnel access during non-working hours in accordance with procedures and access lists.
Provide additional security support for scheduled events during or after duty hours and for unscheduled emergencies as requested by a supervisor.
Cooperate with local, state, and federal law enforcement; locate, retain, and protect evidence; and testify in judicial or administrative proceedings as necessary.
Perform assigned duties in all weather conditions and carry out other duties as assigned.