Court Security Officer, Helena, MT

Essential Duties and 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 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 detaining any person attempting to gain unauthorized access to Government property or a court proceeding, 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, inspecting courtrooms prior to a proceeding, testing security devices, and other duties concerning security of the court area.

Preserve order:
Provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courtroom, 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. The experience must have included general arrest authority.

Language

Skills:

Must read, write, speak, and understand English. Must understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have a valid driver’s license from the 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 a certified Federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy and be able to provide certification.

Other

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age; must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:
Must meet medical standards as specified by the United States Marshal Service (USMS). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

$39.31—$39.31 USD

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.