Court Security Officer, Omaha, NE

Walden Security; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walden Security is recruiting experienced Court Security Officers to provide armed security for courthouses under the USMS contract. Officers will enforce federal law, control access, and safeguard court facilities.

Responsibilities include entrance control, roving patrols, stationary posts, escort duties, and reporting. Eligible candidates must have a GED, 3 years of verifiable law enforcement/military experience, a valid driver’s license, DOJ clearance, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or military equivalent within the last seven years, with general arrest authority.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English; must be able to interpret rules and procedures.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record for the past five years; DOJ clearance; completion of a certified law enforcement training academy.
• Must be at least 21 years old; able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Meet medical standards per USMS; reasonable accommodations possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control using screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items.
• Conduct roving patrols of court facilities and grounds per post orders.
• Stand at stationary posts including courtrooms, judge chambers, jury rooms and CCTV monitoring.
• Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors and designated individuals.
• Direct traffic and manage parking/lighting at court facilities as described in procedures.
• Enforce federal law and court rules while safeguarding people and property.
• Prepare reports on labor hours, incidents, threats, or other contract performance issues.
• Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect rooms, test security devices, and support court operations.
• Maintain order and protect court proceedings as circumstances require.

Skills

English proficiency

Arrest authority experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. 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

Pay Rate

$34.10—$34.10 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.