Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, Louisville, KY

Walden Security is offering a sign on bonus of $1000 paid after 90 days on the contract. We 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 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:
  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 the post orders or standard operating procedures.
• Enforce law and order:
  Enforce federal law while in the performance of assigned duties; detain any person attempting to gain unauthorized access to Government property or a court proceeding, or attempt to commit acts that imperil safety.
• Prepare reports and records:
  Prepare reports regarding contract performance issues such as labor hours worked, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts within the court facility area.
• Court attendance:
  Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms prior to a proceeding, test security devices, and other duties concerning courtroom security.
• Preserve order:
  Provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders, enforce local court rules regarding prohibited items, and protect court proceedings as circumstances dictate.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or general education degree (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. Experience 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 and a safe driving record for the past five years; clearance from the Department of Justice; completion or graduation from 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:
  Meet medical standards as specified 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.

$33.03 – $33.03 per hour (USD)

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