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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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:
  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 in the performance of assigned duties, 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:
  Secure unattended courtrooms, inspect courtrooms prior to a proceeding, test security devices, and perform other duties concerning the security of the court area.
• Preserve order:
  Provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courtroom, 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 (3) calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or its military equivalency (Master‑at‑Arms, CGPD, Security Forces Specialist, etc.); all three (3) years must have occurred within the last seven (7) years and 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 safe driving record for the past five years; DOJ clearance; completion or graduation from certified federal, state, county, local or military law‑enforcement training academy with proof of certification.
• 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 specified by the United States Marshal Service (USMS); physical demands are based on the contract and must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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.

Pay Rate: $30.02—$30.02 USD

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability. EOE / AAP Employer / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.