Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, Santa Fe, NM

Prior Law Enforcement - Court Security Officer, Santa Fe, NM

Walden Security is currently offering a sign‑on bonus of $1,000 paid after 90 days on the contract. We are recruiting experienced Court Security Officers to provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract.

• Perform entrance control: enforce entry and identification system; operate security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, prohibited items; check items such as handbags, briefcases, computers, packages, baby carriages, wheelchairs.
• Perform roving patrols: patrol court facilities and grounds per post orders.
• Perform stationary post assignments: stand guard at stationary posts, monitor CCTV, duress alarm systems, courtrooms, judge chambers, jury rooms.
• Perform escort duties: provide armed escort for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Perform garage parking and pedestrian control: direct traffic and control lights on court facility properties per post orders or SOPs.
• Enforce law and order: enforce federal law; detain unauthorized persons, prevent acts that imperil safety and security of employees, property, and public.
• Prepare reports and records: report labor hours, accidents, fire, bomb threats, unusual incidents, unlawful acts within court facility.
• Court attendance: secure unattended courtrooms; inspect before proceeding; test security devices.
• Preserve order: maintain security presence; enforce federal law and judicial orders; enforce local court rules; protect proceedings as necessary.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  At least 3 calendar years as a certified law enforcement officer or equivalent, all within last 7 years, with general arrest authority.
• Language skills:
  Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; interpret and apply rules, regulations, directives.
• Certificates:
  Valid driver’s license and safe driving record for 5 years; DOJ clearance; certification from federal, state, county, local, or military law enforcement training academy.
• Other:
  Minimum age 21; pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Physical demands:
  Meet medical standards of United States Marshal Service; reasonable accommodations available.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

$30.02 – $30.02 per hour USD.

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.