Prior Law Enforcement Hiring Event December 8th, 2026 9 AM - 4 PM

Walden Security; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous benefits

Career growth opportunities

EOE/VEVRAA compliant

Résumé du poste

Walden Security is seeking experienced officers with a background in law enforcement to provide armed security to federal courthouses. A job fair will be held at our Fairfax, VA office on December 8, 2026 from 9 AM to 4 PM; drop by anytime during this window.

Essential duties include entrance control, roving patrols, surveillance monitoring, escort duties, traffic control, and enforcing federal law within the court facility.

Qualifications

• Education required: High school diploma or GED with verifiable law enforcement experience within last seven years.
• Must have valid driver's license and a safe driving record for past five years and DOJ clearance.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Responsabilités

• Perform entrance control with screening to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items.
• Roaming patrol of court facilities and grounds as per post orders.
• Monitor CCTV and security equipment from stationary posts; escort designated individuals when required.
• Provide armed escort services for judges and court personnel as needed.
• Direct traffic and manage parking/pedestrian flow on court facility properties.
• Enforce federal law in performance of duties and detain unauthorized access.
• Prepare reports on incidents, security events, or contract performance.
• Secure unattended courtrooms and inspect premises before proceedings; ensure protection of court proceedings.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Certified law enforcement training academy certification

Description du poste

Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced officers with a background in Law Enforcement. CSOs will provide armed security to federal courthouses.

We will be hosting a Job Fair at our Fairfax, VA office for Court Security Officers on December 8th, 2026 from 9 AM - 4 PM,

You are welcome to drop by anytime during this window.

Come see us!

3050 Chain Bridge Rd

Suite 305

Fairfax, VA 22030

Please bring copies of the following documents:

• Resume
• Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate or Passport
• High School Diploma (or GED or transcripts)
• DD214 (if applicable)
• Letter of good standing on department letterhead from your last or current LE agency
• Firearms Instructor certification (if applicable)
• Instructor certifications (If applicable)

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. Special Police Officers are not eligible for this contract.

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

Pay Rate

$41.55—$41.89 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.