Court Security Officer

About the Role

A Court Security Officer (CSO) is a specialized security position providing protective services at or around United States Federal Court Houses or other areas as assigned under a contract to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). CSOs 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). This is a union position.

The CSO position performs a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines, and protocols. Duties may include 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.

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 from inside or outside the facility to detect threats before reaching the screening area.
• 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 post orders.
• Provide courtroom security during hearings, including enforcing federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse.
• Turn over any articles found in a court facility to the COR and complete a CSO-003 within 24 hours of the incident.
• Keep supervisors 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 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.
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or off client facilities.
• Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Maintain all necessary licensing, certifications, training, and records 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.
• Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
• Log in Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
• Ensure the security of government property, detain personnel using the mantrap when needed, and report unauthorized property/equipment 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 personnel responsible for repairs.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings for unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
• Perform random surveillance of fence lines for breaches and unauthorized removal of government property or illegal activity.
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events or 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and taste or smell.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves objects weighing between 10 to 100 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods, including inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, surveillance, or sitting duties.
• May require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking around the facility in rain, wind, or other poor weather conditions, and kneeling or stooping to inspect vehicles or containers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable civilian law enforcement experience OR an equivalent Law Enforcement position with the United States Armed Forces (military). The experience must include general arrest authority, and all three years must have occurred within the last seven years.
• 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 must be recognized by a Federal, state, county, local, or military authority and provide evidence of eligibility for employment as a law enforcement officer.
• Submit to and successfully complete pre-placement screening and evaluation, including a criminal background check, financial institutions/credit bureau check, and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
• Pass a criminal background screen, drug test, and physical exam.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted (except eyeglass wear) state driver's license.
• Fluently read, speak, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Meet medical/physical fitness requirements.
• Free from conviction of any felony.
• Free from conviction of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence in accordance with United States Code Title 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(9).

Benefits

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.