Court Security Officer, Savannah, GA

Walden Security; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 3,644,819 - 5,191,106; Full time

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking a qualified law enforcement officer to perform essential duties such as entrance control, patrolling court facilities, and providing armed escort services. Candidates must have at least three years of experience in law enforcement and possess a valid driver’s license.

The position pays $32.07 per hour and requires passing a drug screen and background check. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and meet USMS medical standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least three years of experience as a certified law-enforcement officer.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean record for five years.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the District's entry and identification system.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds.
• Stand guard at stationary posts, monitoring security systems.
• Provide armed escort services for judges and court personnel.
• Direct traffic on court facility properties.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform entrance control: Enforce the District's entry and identification system, operating security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, prohibited items, and checking 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, monitoring closed‑circuit television, duress alarm systems and other security equipment, courtrooms, judge chambers, and jury rooms.
• Perform escort duties: Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals when directed.
• Perform garage parking and pedestrian control: Direct traffic and control lights on court facility properties as described in post orders and SOPs.
• Enforce law and order: Enforce federal law while performing assigned duties, detain any person attempting unauthorized access to government property or court proceedings, or threatening safety and security of employees, property, and public.
• Prepare reports and records: Prepare reports regarding contract performance issues (labor hours, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, unlawful acts).
• Court attendance: Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms prior to a proceeding, test security devices, and perform duties concerning security of the court area.
• Preserve order: Provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders, enforce local court rules, and provide protection to proceedings as circumstances dictate.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or 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. Experience must include general arrest authority.
• Language Skills: Read, write, speak, and understand English; comprehend and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid state driver’s license with a clean record for five years; DOJ clearance; completion of a certified federal, state, county, local, or military law‑enforcement training academy with proof of certification.
• Other Qualifications: At least 21 years of age; pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Physical Demands: Meet USMS medical standards and physical demands specified by the contract; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Pay Rate

$32.07 per hour USD