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Walden Security · 1 month ago

Court Security Officer, Helena, AR

Federal Services Division

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30.01/hr - $30.01/hr

3+ years exp

Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. The role involves providing armed security to courthouses, enforcing laws, performing patrols, and ensuring the safety and security of court personnel and proceedings.

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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

Qualification

Certified law enforcement officerSecurity screening equipmentLaw enforcement training academyEnglish language skills

Required

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

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

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

Must be at least 21 years of age

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Must meet medical standards as specified by the United States Marshal Service (USMS)