Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, Burlington, VT

About the role

Walden Security is recruiting experienced Court Security Officers (CSOs) to 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 check 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 stationary posts which include monitoring closed‑circuit television, duress alarm systems, other security equipment, courtrooms, judge chambers, and jury rooms.
• Perform escort duties: when directed, provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Perform garage parking and pedestrian control: where applicable, direct traffic and control lights on court facility properties as described in post orders and/or standard operating procedures.
• Enforce law and order: enforce federal law while performing assigned duties, including detaining any person attempting unauthorized access to Government property or court proceedings, or attempting acts that imperil the safety and security of Government employees, property, and the public.
• Prepare reports and records: prepare various reports and records regarding contract performance issues, such as labor hours worked, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts occurring within the court facility area.
• Court attendance: responsible for securing unattended courtrooms, inspecting courtrooms prior to proceedings, testing security devices, and other duties concerning security of the court area.
• Preserve order: provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courtroom, enforce local court rules regarding prohibited items, and protect court proceedings as circumstances dictate.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least three (3) calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalent (Master‑at‑Arms, CGPD, Security Forces Specialist, etc.), all three years must have occurred within the last seven (7) years, and must have included general arrest authority.
• Language Skills: Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; must possess the ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid driver's license from state of residency and a safe driving record for the past five years; must receive clearance from the Department of Justice; must have completed or graduated from a certified Federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy and be able to provide certification as proof.
• Other Qualifications: Must be 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); reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Pay Rate: $39.71—$39.71 USD