Court Security Officer - Baton Rouge, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

A Court Security Officer (CSO) is a specialized security position providing protective services at or around United State 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.

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION

• Shall enforce the District's entry and identification system.
• Test and Report Emergency Equipment.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds of the facility in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Shall man USMS authorized stationary posts.
• Shall provide focused surveillance on incoming traffic to entrances from inside or outside the facility in order to detect oncoming threats before reaching the screening area.
• May provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Provide security services for off‑site and remote judicial functions where access to the site can be controlled and public screening conducted.
• Where applicable, shall direct traffic, control lights on court facility properties, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians as described in the post orders.
• May occasionally be assigned to provide courtroom security during hearings.
• Shall provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse.
• Shall turn over any articles found in a court facility or designated facility to the COR and complete a CSO‑003 within 24 hours after the incident occurs.
• Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
• Monitor alarms, radio traffic and other information sources. Dispatch or inform others as needed and authorized.
• Report and appropriately address fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance and criminal acts.
• Stop, screen, inquire, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering and/or exiting the facility as directed by post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
• 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, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain all necessary licensing, certifications, training and records for legal employment for the Security Guard position.
• Use portable radios, phones or other communication devises appropriately and according to established rules.
• Monitor all equipment; guard against loss or damage; report any such loss or damage immediately to a supervisor or manager.
• Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
• Log in Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
• Ensure the security of government property, detaining personnel using the mantrap when needed, and reporting anyone involved with unauthorized property/equipment removal.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities.
• Issue required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
• Monitor electronic access control and report violations.
• Monitor radio‑frequency identification (RFID) systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
• Grant access to areas during non‑working hours to authorized personnel in accordance with the established procedure and access lists.
• Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings for the detection of unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
• Perform random surveillance of fence line for breaches and the detection of unauthorized removal of government property, illegal or inappropriate activity.
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
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