Court Security Officer CGL-11493

This is a union position providing specialized security services at or around United States Federal Court Houses or other assigned areas under contract to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). Court Security Officers (CSOs) perform 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 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, enforcing federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse.
• Turn over found articles to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and complete a CSO-003 form within 24 hours of the incident.
• Keep supervisors informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders and protocols.
• Monitor alarms, radio traffic, and other information sources; dispatch or inform others as needed.
• 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.
• Properly use issued equipment to prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or off client facilities.
• Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders and established protocols.
• Maintain all necessary licensing, certifications, training, and records for legal employment.
• Use portable radios, phones, or other communication devices according to established rules.
• Monitor equipment for loss or damage and report issues immediately to supervisors.
• Perform duties regardless of weather conditions.
• Log 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 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.
• Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to responsible personnel.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings and fence lines for unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events or unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisors.
• Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
• Contact, assist, and cooperate with local, state, or federal law enforcement; retain and protect evidence; testify in judicial and administrative proceedings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable civilian law enforcement experience with general arrest authority or an equivalent Law Enforcement position with the United States Armed Forces (military). 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, 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.

Skills

• Ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting/moving objects up to 100 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods, including inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, surveillance, or sitting duties.
• Perform duties involving extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking outside in poor weather conditions, and kneeling or stooping to inspect vehicles or containers.