Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer NY

Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, New York, NY

Walden Security is currently 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, 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 posts 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 and/or SOPs.
• Enforce law and order: enforce federal law while in the performance of assigned duties, detain persons attempting to gain unauthorized access or commit acts that imperil the safety and security of Government employees, property, and the public.
• Prepare reports and records: prepare reports of labor hours worked, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, or unlawful acts that occurred within the court facility area.
• Court attendance: secure unattended courtrooms, perform inspections prior to proceedings, test security devices, and other duties concerning court area security.
• Preserve order: provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders, 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 calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency (e.g., Master‑at‑Arms, CGPD, Security Forces Specialist) within the last seven years, including 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:
  Valid driver’s license from state of residency with a safe driving record for five years; DOJ clearance; completion of a certified federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy with proof.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  At least 21 years of age; must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Must meet medical standards specified by the United States Marshal Service (USMS); reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

$48.51 - $48.51 USD

We offer employees unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

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