Court Security Officer, Juneau, AK

Walden Security; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Career growth opportunities

Generous benefits

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking experienced Court Security Officers to provide armed security for courthouses under the USMS contract in Juneau, AK. A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is paid after 90 days on contract.

Responsibilities include entrance control, roving patrols, fixed posts, escorts, traffic control, and enforcing federal law within court facilities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of verifiable law enforcement or military security experience, with

Qualifications

• Must have armed security experience and court security knowledge.
• Strong ability to follow and enforce post orders and procedures.
• Excellent communication and English language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control and security screening of items and people.
• Rove courthFacilities to maintain security per post orders.
• Stand at stationary posts monitoring CCTV and alarms.
• Provide armed escorts for judges and court personnel.
• Direct traffic and manage garage and pedestrian flow as needed.
• Enforce federal law and court rules within the facility.
• Prepare reports on incidents, hours, and contract performance.
• Secure unattended courtrooms and test security devices.

Skills

Armed security

Court security

Post orders

English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Walden Security is currently offering a sign on bonus of $1000 paid after 90 days on the contract. They are recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. CSOs will provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following and other duties may be assigned:

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.

• EOE/AAP/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

• VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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Pay Rate

$54.43—$54.43 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability. EOE / AAP Employer / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.