Court Security Officer

Position Summary

A Court Security Officer (CSO) is a specialized security position providing protective services at or around United States Federal Courthouses or other areas as assigned under a contract to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). CSOs generally operate under limited supervision from a Lead CSO and the District Supervisor, who reports to the Contract Manager. This is a union position. The CSO may perform fixed‑post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and acting in accordance with post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Duties can require work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods, including inclement weather, and involve walking, standing, searching, surveillance, or sitting duties essential to security functions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the District's entry and identification system.
• Test and report emergency equipment.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Man USMS‑authorized stationary posts.
• Provide focused surveillance on incoming traffic to entrances to detect threats before they reach the screening area.
• May provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Provide security services for off‑site and remote judicial functions where access can be controlled and public screening conducted.
• Direct traffic, control lights on court facility properties, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians as described in the post orders.
• Occasionally provide courtroom security during hearings, enforce federal law and judicial orders, and maintain a security presence in the courtroom.
• Turn over any articles found in a court facility or designated area to the COR and complete a CSO‑003 report within 24 hours of the incident.
• Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Monitor alarms, radio traffic, and other information sources; dispatch or inform others as needed and authorized.
• Report and appropriately address fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance, and criminal acts.
• Stop, screen, inquire, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering or exiting the facility as directed by post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Properly use equipment issued or available for use.
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or off the client facility.
• Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Maintain all necessary licensing, certifications, training, and records required for legal employment as a Security Guard.
• Use portable radios, phones, or other communication devices appropriately and according to established rules.
• Monitor all equipment; guard against loss or damage and report any such loss or damage immediately to a supervisor or manager.
• Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
• Log Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
• Ensure the security of government property, detaining personnel using the man‑trap when needed, and reporting unauthorized removal.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities.
• Issue required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
• Monitor electronic access control and report violations.
• Monitor radio‑frequency identification (RFID) systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
• Grant access to areas during non‑working hours to authorized personnel in accordance with established procedures and access lists.
• Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to responsible personnel.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings for detection of unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
• Perform random surveillance of fence lines for breaches and detection of unauthorized removal of government property, illegal or inappropriate activity.
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by a supervisor.
• Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
• 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.
• Use portable radios, phones, or other communication devices appropriately and according to established rules.
• Perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting or moving objects ranging from 10 to 100 pounds; possess required vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus).
• Work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods, including inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, surveillance, or sitting duties essential to security functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable civilian law‑enforcement experience **or** an equivalent law‑enforcement position with the United States Armed Forces (military), including general arrest authority; all three years must have occurred within the last seven (7) years.
• Successful completion or graduation 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 must be recognized by an appropriate authority and demonstrate eligibility for employment as a law‑enforcement officer.
• Ability to submit to and successfully complete pre‑placement screening and evaluation, including criminal background check, financial/credit check, and Freedom of Information Act disclosure.
• Pass criminal background screen, drug test, and physical examination.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted (except eyeglass wear) state driver’s license.
• Fluent reading, speaking, comprehension, and written reporting skills in English.
• Ability to meet medical and physical‑fitness requirements.
• Free from any felony conviction.
• Free from any misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).

Candidates must submit a resume to be considered for the position.