Court Security Officer - Midland TX

Court Security Officer (CSO)

A Court Security Officer provides protective services at or around United States Federal Court Houses under contract to the U.S. Marshals Service. This union position requires general arrest authority and can involve fixed‑post, mobile, or foot patrols, with duties often performed in adverse weather and minimal supervision.

Candidates must submit a resume to be considered for the position.

• Enforce the District’s entry and identification system.
• Test and report emergency equipment.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds in accordance with applicable post orders.
• Man UMS authorized stationary posts.
• Provide focused surveillance on incoming traffic, detecting threats before they reach the screening area.
• Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Provide security services for off‑site and remote judicial functions where access to the site can be controlled and public screening conducted.
• Direct traffic, control lights on court facility properties, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians as described in the post orders.
• Occasionally provide courtroom security during hearings.
• Enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse.
• Turn over any articles found in a court facility to the COR and complete CSO‑003 within 24 hours.
• Inform supervisors and managers of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Monitor alarms, radio traffic, and other information sources; dispatch or inform others as needed and authorized.
• Address fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance, and criminal acts.
• Stop, screen, inquire, and inspect vehicles and pedestrians entering and/or exiting the facility as directed by post orders.
• Use equipment issued or available for use appropriately.
• Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or off the client facility.
• Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols.
• Maintain all necessary licensing, certifications, training, and records for legal employment.
• Use portable radios, phones, or other communication devices appropriately and according to established rules.
• Monitor all equipment; guard against loss or damage; report any loss or damage immediately to a supervisor or manager.
• Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
• Log in Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
• Ensure the security of government property, detain personnel using the mantrap when needed, and report unauthorized removal.
• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities.
• Issue required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
• Monitor electronic access control and report violations.
• Monitor RFID systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
• Grant access to areas during non‑working hours to authorized personnel in accordance with the established procedure and access lists.
• Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to responsible personnel.
• Perform random surveillance of buildings and fence lines for breaches and unauthorized removal of government property.
• Provide additional security support for scheduled events and unscheduled emergencies as requested by a supervisor.
• Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
• Cooperate with local, state, or federal law enforcement; locate, retain, and protect evidence; testify as necessary in judicial and administrative proceedings.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable civilian law enforcement experience, or an equivalent U.S. Armed Forces law enforcement position with general arrest authority, within the last 7 years.
• Graduated from a certified federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy or program that provided instruction on the use of police powers in an armed capacity while dealing with the public.
• Successful completion of pre‑placement screening and evaluation, including a criminal background check, financial…