Court Security Officer

Court Security Officer

A Court Security Officer (CSO) is a specialized security position providing protective services at or around United States Federal Court Houses or other areas as assigned under a contract to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). CSO's in this classification generally provide security services under some limited supervision from a Lead CSO and the District Supervisor who reports to the Contract Manager (CM). This is a union position.

The CSO position is able to perform a variety of fixed-post, mobile, or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and / or taking actions consistent with established post orders, facility rules, guidelines and protocols. Duties may include work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods of time, including periods of inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions.

Candidates must submit a resume to be considered for the position.

Responsibilities

• Shall enforce the District's entry and identification system.
• Test and report emergency equipment.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds.
• Shall man USMS authorized stationary posts.
• Shall provide focused surveillance on incoming traffic.
• May provide armed escort services.
• Provide security services for off-site and remote judicial functions.
• Where applicable, shall direct traffic, control lights on court facility properties, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians.
• May occasionally be assigned to provide courtroom security.
• Shall provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders.
• Shall turn over any articles found in a court facility to the COR and complete a CSO-003.
• Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences.
• Monitor alarms, radio traffic and other information sources.
• Report and appropriately address fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance and criminal acts.
• Stop, screen, inquire, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians.
• Properly use equipment issued or available for use.
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or off client facility.
• Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders.
• Maintain all necessary licensing, certifications, training and records.
• Use portable radios, phones or other communication devices appropriately.
• Monitor all equipment; guard against loss or damage.
• Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
• Log in Property Pass numbers.
• Ensure the security of government property.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings.
• Issue required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
• Monitor electronic access control.
• Monitor radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems.
• Grant access to areas during non-working hours.
• Monitor facility equipment and utility systems.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings.
• Perform random surveillance of fence line.
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events.
• Maintain activity logs and administrative documents.
• Contact, assist, and cooperate with law enforcement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates must submit a resume to be considered for the position.

Qualifications

Candidates must submit a resume to be considered for the position.

Benefits

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Working Conditions

The position may require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking outside in rain, wind or other poor weather conditions and kneeling and stooping to look under or inside vehicles or containers. The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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.