Court Security Officer, Denver

Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Court Security Officers. CSOs will provide armed security to courthouses under the U.S. Marshal Service contract.

• Perform entrance control:
  Enforce the district’s entry and identification system, 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 in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Perform stationary post assignments:
  Stand guard at stationary posts, 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:
  Direct traffic and control lights on court‑facility properties as described in post orders or SOPs.
• Enforce law and order:
  Enforce federal law while performing assigned duties, detaining persons who attempt unauthorized access to government property or court proceedings, and preventing acts that imperil safety and security.
• Prepare reports and records:
  Prepare reports on contract performance issues—labor hours, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts.
• Court attendance:
  Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms before proceedings, test security devices, and perform other duties concerning court security.
• Preserve order:
  Provide security presence in courtrooms, enforce federal law and judicial orders, enforce local court rules on prohibited items, and protect 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 equivalent, all within the last seven (7) years and including general arrest authority.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record for the past five years; DOJ clearance; graduation from a certified federal, state, county, local, or military law‑enforcement training academy with certification proof.

Other

Qualifications:

At least 21 years old; capable of passing a pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:
Meet medical standards specified by the U.S. Marshal Service; physical demands must be satisfied to perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

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, protected veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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

Pay Rate: $43.12—$43.12 USD