Court Security Officer, Cheyenne, WY

Walden Security; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 90 days

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking experienced armed security personnel for courthouse protection under the USMS contract. Sign-on bonus of $2,000 paid after 90 days is offered. Responsibilities include guarding courtrooms, escorting personnel, and enforcing federal law.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of verifiable law enforcement experience. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer within last 7 years.
• Must have valid driver's license with clean 5-year record; DOJ clearance.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be 21+ years old; able to obtain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control using screening equipment to detect weapons and contraband.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds per post orders.
• Secure unattended courtrooms and inspect for security devices before proceedings.
• Provide armed escorts for judges and court personnel as directed.
• Direct traffic and manage parking at court facilities as needed.
• Enforce federal law and detain unauthorized persons when required.
• Prepare incident reports and records related to security issues.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Armed security

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified law enforcement academy training

Tools

Security screening equipment

CCTV monitoring

Job description

Walden Security is currently offering a sign on bonus of $2,000 paid after 90 days on the contract. They are recruiting experienced individuals with prior law enforcement. CSOs will provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control: Enforce the District’s entry and identification system which includes operating security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items, checking items such as handbags, briefcases, computers, packages, baby carriages, wheelchairs, etc.
• Perform roving patrol: Patrol court facilities and grounds of the facility in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Perform stationary post assignments: Stand guard at stationary posts which include (but not limited to) monitoring closed-circuit television, duress alarm systems and 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 the post orders and/or standard operating procedures.
• Enforce law and order: Enforce federal law while in the performance of assigned duties. This includes (but not limited to) detaining any person attempting to gain unauthorized access to Government property, or a court proceeding(s), or attempting to commit 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 that occurred within the court facility area.
• Court attendance: Responsible for securing unattended courtrooms, an inspection of courtrooms prior to a proceeding, testing of security devices, and other duties concerning security of the court area.
• Preserve order: Responsible for providing security presence in the courtroom, enforcing federal law and judicial orders within the courtroom, enforcing local court rules regarding prohibited items, and providing protection to 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 equivalency(Master-at-Arms, CGPD, Security Forces Specialist, etc.); all three (3) years must have occurred within the last seven (7) years. The experience 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 certified Federal, state, county, local or military law enforcement training academy and 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); 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.

“Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. “

• EOE/AAP/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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Pay Rate

$35.35 - $35.35 USD

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Walden Security’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.