Court Security Officer, St. Thomas, VI

Walden Security; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking experienced Court Security Officers for armed security duties at courthouses. Responsibilities include enforcing entry control, patrolling court facilities, and providing escort services. Applicants must meet specific education and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• At least three years of verifiable law enforcement or military security experience.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control and enforce entry identification system.
• Patrol court facilities and monitor security equipment.
• Provide armed escort services for judges and court personnel.

Skills

English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. CSOs will provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform entrance control: Enforce the District's entry and identification system including operating security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items.
2. Perform roving patrol: Patrol court facilities and grounds in accordance with post orders.
3. Perform stationary post assignments: Monitor security equipment, courtrooms, judge chambers, and jury rooms.
4. Perform escort duties: Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and others as directed.
5. Perform garage parking and pedestrian control: Direct traffic and control lights on court property as per procedures.
6. Enforce law and order: Detain persons attempting unauthorized access or acts threatening safety and security.
7. Prepare reports and records: Document incidents, accidents, threats, or unlawful acts within the court area.
8. Court attendance: Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms prior to proceedings, test security devices.
9. Preserve order: Provide security presence, enforce federal laws and judicial orders, enforce local rules, and protect court proceedings.

Requirements

1. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; at least three years of verifiable law enforcement or military security experience within the last seven years, including general arrest authority.
2. Language Skills: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and interpret rules and regulations.
3. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, DOJ clearance, and certification from a law enforcement training academy.
4. Other Qualifications: Minimum age 21, pass drug screening and criminal background check.
5. Physical Demands: Meet USMS medical standards; accommodations available for disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.