Court Security Officer Jobs

A Court Security Officer (CSO) is a specialized security position providing protective services at or around United State Federal Court Houses or other areas as assigned under a contract to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). CSO's in this classification generally provide security services under some limited supervision from a Lead CSO and the District Supervisor who reports to the Contract Manager (CM).

The CSO position is able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and/or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines and protocols. Duties may include work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods of time, including periods of inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions.

THERE ARE NO MOVING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS POSITION.

MUST INCLUDE RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
• Shall enforce the District's entry and identification system.
• Shall provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse,
• Ensure the security of government property, detaining personnel using the mantrap when needed, and reporting anyone involved with unauthorized property/equipment removal.
• Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
• Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
• Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
• May provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Use portable radios, phones or other communication devises appropriately and according to established rules.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings for the detection of unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds of the facility in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Properly use equipment issued or available for use.
• Log in Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
• Where applicable, shall direct traffic, control lights on court facility properties, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians as described in the post orders.
• Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
• May occasionally be assigned to provide courtroom security during hearings.
• Monitor alarms, radio traffic and other information sources. Dispatch or inform others as needed and authorized.
• Monitor all equipment; guard against loss or damage; report any such loss or damage immediately to a supervisor or manager.
• Monitor radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
• Test and Report Emergency Equipment
• Provide security services for off-site and remote judicial functions where access to the site can be controlled and public screening conducted.
• Shall turn over any articles found in a court facility or designated facility to the COR and complete a CSO-003 within 24 hours after the incident occurs.
• Shall man USMS authorized stationary posts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Grant access to areas during non-working hours to authorized personnel in accordance with the established procedure and access lists.
• Shall provide focused surveillance on incoming traffic to entrances from inside or outside the facility in order to detect oncoming threats before reaching the screening area.
• Stop, screen, inquire, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering and / or exiting the facility as directed by post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
• Monitor electronic access control and report violations
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities
• Issue required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
• Contact, assist, and cooperate with local, state or federal law enforcement; locate, retain and protect necessary evidence; testify as necessary in judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Report and appropriately address fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance and criminal acts;
• Perform random surveillance of fence line for breaches and the detection of unauthorized removal of government property, illegal or inappropriate activity.
• Maintain all necessary licensing, certifications, training and records for legal employment for the Security Guard position;
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisor
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or off client facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluently read, speak, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Must be able to meet medical/physical fitness requirements.
• Must have successfully completed or graduated from a certified Federal, state, county, local or military law enforcement training academy or program that provided instruction on the use of police powers in an armed capacity while dealing with the public. The certificate shall be recognized by a Federal, state, county, local or military authority, and provide evidence that an individual is eligible for employment as a law enforcement officer.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass criminal background screen, drug test and physical exam.
• Must be free from conviction of any felony.
• Must submit to and successfully complete pre-placement screening and evaluation, which includes submission to a criminal background check, financial institutions/credit bureau check, and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable civilian law enforcement experience OR an equivalent position with the United States Armed Forces (military). The experience must include general arrest authority. All three (3) years shall have occurred within the last seven (7) years.
• Be free from conviction of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence in accordance with United States Code Title 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g)(9) Unlawful acts.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted (except eyeglass wear) state driver's license.

WHY CONSTELLIS?

With operations across every major continent and an annual revenue of $1.7 billion dollars, Constellis provides a wide array of opportunities for individuals looking to build successful careers in a fast-paced, growing industry. Legal, moral and ethical business practices remain at the cornerstone of our culture and Constellis continues to be recognized for our emphasis on quality and compliance. This strong track-record of performance is supported by our deep relationships across key government agencies and blue chip commercial customers. With more than 21,000 personnel worldwide, the majority of whom are military or law enforcement veterans, we leverage our employees' ambition and passion for creating a safer world. Our extensive operational expertise is augmented by our intimate knowledge of economies, communities and cultures. As a result, we share a willingness to support complex operations in some of the world's most demanding places.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position may require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking around the facility outside in rain, wind or other poor weather conditions and kneeling and stooping to look under or inside vehicles or containers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and taste or smell.
• The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves anything from 10 to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods, including periods of inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions.