Court Security Officer

Constellis•El Paso, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Court Security Officer (CSO) provides protective services at or around United States federal courthouses or other locations assigned under a contract to the U.S. Marshals Service. CSOs generally work with limited supervision from a Lead CSO and District Supervisor; the District Supervisor reports to the Contract Manager. This is a union position. The role involves fixed-post assignments, mobile or foot patrols, surveillance, screening, and other security duties carried out in accordance with post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Work may take place for prolonged periods in austere or uncomfortable conditions, including inclement weather. The position may involve extensive sitting and monitor-watching, walking outdoors, and kneeling or stooping to inspect vehicles or containers. 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 of a certified federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy or program covering use of police powers in an armed capacity while dealing with the public. The certificate must be recognized by an appropriate authority and show eligibility for employment as a law enforcement officer.
Successfully complete pre-placement screening and evaluation, including criminal background, financial institution/credit bureau, and Freedom of Information Act disclosure checks.
Pass a criminal background screen, drug test, and physical exam.
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 convictions and no misdemeanor domestic-violence conviction prohibited under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9).
Ability to perform prolonged sitting, standing, walking, searching, and surveillance, including in austere conditions and inclement weather.
Ability to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and taste or smell.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing 10 to 100 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Responsibilities

Enforce the District's entry and identification system, issue badges or passes to authorized personnel, and monitor electronic access-control systems for violations.
Test and report emergency equipment; monitor alarms, radio traffic, and other information sources; dispatch or inform others as authorized.
Patrol court facilities and grounds, conduct regular inspections, and perform random surveillance of buildings and fence lines to detect unauthorized or inappropriate activity, breaches, or removal of government property.
Man USMS-authorized stationary posts and provide focused surveillance of incoming traffic approaching facility entrances.
Screen, question, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering or exiting facilities as directed; 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 individuals or vehicles according to post orders.
Provide security for off-site or remote judicial functions where site access can be controlled and public screening conducted; provide courtroom security when assigned and enforce federal law and judicial orders in the courthouse.
Direct traffic, control traffic lights on court facility property, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians when required by post orders.
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; report and appropriately address fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance, and criminal acts.
Use issued or available equipment properly; monitor equipment, prevent loss or damage, and immediately report loss or damage to a supervisor or manager.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, training, and records for legal employment as a Security Guard; use portable radios, phones, and other communications devices according to established rules.
Log Property Pass numbers for authorized property or equipment movements; protect government property, use the mantrap to detain personnel when needed, and report suspected unauthorized removal.
Grant authorized personnel access to areas during non-working hours according to established procedures and access lists; monitor RFID systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized government-property removal.
Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
Provide additional security support for scheduled events during or after duty hours and for unscheduled emergencies when requested by a supervisor.
Maintain activity logs and administrative documents required by contract.
Contact, assist, and cooperate with local, state, or federal law enforcement; locate, retain, and protect necessary evidence; testify as needed in judicial and administrative proceedings.
Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions and carry out other duties as assigned.