Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, Albuquerque, NM

About the role

Walden Security is currently offering a sign-on bonus of $1,000 paid after 90 days on the contract. Court Security Officers will provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control: enforce the District’s entry and identification system, operate security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items, and inspect items such as handbags, briefcases, computers, packages, baby carriages, wheelchairs, etc.
• Perform roving patrol: patrol court facilities and grounds in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Perform stationary post assignments: stand guard at posts including monitoring closed-circuit television, duress alarm systems, courtrooms, judge chambers, and jury rooms.
• Perform escort duties: provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals when directed.
• Perform garage parking and pedestrian control: direct traffic and control lights on court facility properties as described in post orders or standard operating procedures.
• Enforce law and order: enforce federal law while performing assigned duties, including detaining persons attempting unauthorized access or acts that imperil safety and security.
• Prepare reports and records: prepare reports regarding labor hours worked, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts within the court facility area.
• Court attendance: secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms prior to proceedings, test security devices, and perform other security duties concerning the court area.
• Preserve order: provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders, enforce local court rules regarding prohibited items, and protect court proceedings as circumstances dictate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three (3) calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency (e.g., Master-at-Arms, CGPD, Security Forces Specialist); all three years must have occurred within the last seven (7) years.
• The 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 a safe driving record for the past five years.
• Clearance from the Department of Justice.
• Completion of or graduation from a certified Federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy; able to provide certification as proof.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands

Must meet medical standards as specified by the United States Marshal Service (USMS). The physical demands are based on the contract and 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.

Pay

$30.02 USD