Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, Louisville, KY

Walden Security is currently offering a sign on bonus of $1000 paid after 90 days on the contract. They are 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, operate security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items, and check 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 performing assigned duties. This includes detaining any person attempting to gain unauthorized access to Government property, 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 the security of the court area.
• Preserve order:
  Responsible for providing security presence in the courtroom, enforcing federal law and judicial orders, enforcing local court rules regarding prohibited items, and providing 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 occurring within the last seven (7) years, with general arrest authority.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, and 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; clearance from the Department of Justice; completion or graduation from a certified Federal, state, county, local or military law enforcement training academy with certification.
• 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 set by the United States Marshal Service (USMS). Physical demands are based on the contract and must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

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.