Court Security Officer

Constellis•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

A Court Security Officer (CSO) provides protective services at or around United States Federal Courthouses or other assigned areas under a contract to the U.S. Marshals Service. CSOs generally work under limited supervision from a Lead CSO and the District Supervisor, who reports to the Contract Manager. This is a union position. The role performs fixed-post, mobile, and foot patrol duties while maintaining situational awareness and taking actions consistent with post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Work may involve prolonged periods in austere or uncomfortable conditions, including inclement weather, and may require walking, standing, searching, surveillance, or sitting. Candidates must submit a resume to be considered. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 21, and at least three years of qualifying civilian law enforcement experience or equivalent U.S. Armed Forces law enforcement experience involving general arrest authority, with all three years occurring within the last seven years. Candidates must also have completed a certified law enforcement academy or program qualifying them for armed law enforcement employment, meet screening and fitness requirements, and satisfy the listed licensing, language, and background criteria.

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 academy or program providing instruction in armed police powers and qualifying the individual 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 exam.
Valid, unrestricted state driver's license, except for an eyeglass-wear restriction.
Ability to fluently read, speak, and comprehend English and compose coherent written reports in English.
Ability to meet medical and physical fitness requirements.
No felony conviction.
No misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9).
Ability to perform duties in austere and uncomfortable conditions and in inclement weather, including prolonged sitting, standing, walking, searching, and surveillance.
Ability to perform frequent sitting, talking or hearing, standing, walking, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms; occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and tasting or smelling.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing 10 to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Candidates must submit a resume to be considered.

Responsibilities

Enforce the District's entry and identification system and issue badges or passes to authorized personnel.
Test and report emergency equipment; monitor alarms, radios, access-control and RFID systems, and other information sources, dispatching or notifying others as authorized.
Patrol and inspect court facilities, grounds, buildings, and fence lines; conduct random surveillance to detect threats, breaches, unauthorized removal of government property, or other inappropriate activity.
Man authorized stationary posts and provide focused surveillance of incoming traffic to facility entrances.
Stop, screen, inquire about, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering or exiting facilities as directed; prevent prohibited articles from entering or leaving client facilities.
Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals when assigned; escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders.
Provide security for off-site or remote judicial functions where access can be controlled and public screening conducted; occasionally provide courtroom security, maintain a courtroom security presence, and enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse.
Direct traffic, control facility traffic lights, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians where required by post orders.
Respond to fire and burglary alarms, requests for assistance, and criminal acts; report unusual occurrences and important events to supervisors and managers.
Turn over articles found in a court or designated facility to the COR and complete a CSO-003 within 24 hours of the incident.
Use issued equipment properly, monitor it against loss or damage, and promptly report loss or damage.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, training, records, activity logs, and administrative documents.
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 during non-working hours according to established procedures and access lists.
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 as requested by a supervisor.
Contact, assist, and cooperate with local, state, or federal law enforcement; locate, retain, and protect evidence; and testify in judicial or administrative proceedings as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.