Court Security Officer

About This Role

Provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract, performing duties such as entrance control, roving patrols, stationary post assignments, and escorting judges and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control by enforcing the District's entry and identification system, including operating security screening equipment and checking items for prohibited articles.
• Perform roving patrol of court facilities and grounds in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Perform stationary post assignments, including monitoring closed-circuit television, duress alarm systems, and other security equipment in various court areas.
• Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals when directed.
• Direct traffic and control lights for garage parking and pedestrian control on court facility properties.
• Enforce federal law while on duty, detaining individuals attempting unauthorized access or committing acts imperiling safety and security.
• Prepare reports and records regarding contract performance issues, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts.
• Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms prior to proceedings, and test security devices.
• Preserve order in the courtroom, enforcing federal law, judicial orders, and local court rules regarding prohibited items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or military equivalent within the last 7 years
• Experience must have included general arrest authority
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply 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
• Completed or graduated from certified Federal, state, county, local or military law enforcement training academy with certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Qualifications

• 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 (Master-at-Arms, CGPD, Security Forces Specialist, etc.), all within the last seven (7) years, with general arrest authority.