Court Security Officer, Denver

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Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. CSOs will provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract.

• Perform entrance control:
  Enforce the district’s entry and identification system and operate 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 monitoring closed‑circuit television, duress alarm systems, 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 the post orders or standard operating procedures.
• Enforce law and order:
  Enforce federal law while performing assigned duties, detaining any person attempting to gain unauthorized access to government property or court proceeding, or attempting to commit acts that imperil the safety and security of government employees, property, and the public.
• Prepare reports and records:
  Document 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:
  Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms prior to proceedings, test security devices, and perform other security duties concerning the court area.
• Preserve order:
  Provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders, enforce local court rules regarding prohibited items, and provide protection to court proceedings as circumstances dictate.

• 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; all three years must have occurred within the last seven (7) years and must have included general arrest authority.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license from state of residency with a safe driving record for the past five years; DOJ clearance; completed or graduated from a certified Federal, state, county, local, or military law‑enforcement training academy with certification proof.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  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 U.S. Marshal Service (USMS); reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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

$43.12 – $43.12 USD per hour.

We offer every employee— from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals—unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation's most dynamic and fastest‑growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.

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