Court Security Officer
Job in
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62762, USA
Listed on 2026-06-23
Listing for:
NANA Regional Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security, Security Manager, Armed Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Responsibilities*
* + Shall enforce the district's entry and identification system.
+ Tests and Reports Emergency Equipment.
+ Patrols court facilities and grounds of the facility in accordance with applicable post orders.
+ Shall man USMS authorized stationary posts.
+ Shall provide focused surveillance on incoming traffic to entrances from inside or outside the facility in order to detect oncoming threats before reaching the screening area.
+ May provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
+ Provides security services for off-site and remote judicial functions where access to the site can be controlled and public screening conducted.
+ Where applicable, shall direct traffic, control lights on court facility properties, and monitor vehicles and pedestrians as described in the post orders.
+ May occasionally be assigned to provide courtroom security during hearings.
+ Shall provide security presence in the courtroom, enforce federal law and judicial orders within the courthouse,
+ Shall turn over any articles found in a court facility or designated facility to the COR and complete a CSO
003 within 24 hours after the incident occurs.
+ Keeps supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
+ Monitors alarms, radio traffic and other information sources. Dispatch or inform others as needed and authorized.
+ Reports and appropriately addresses fire alarms, burglary alarms, requests for assistance and criminal acts.
+ Stops, screens, inquires, and inspects vehicles and pedestrians entering and / or exiting the facility as directed by post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
+ Properly use equipment issued or available for use.
+ Prevents passage of prohibited articles onto or off client facility.
+ Escorts individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders, rules, regulations, guidelines and protocols.
+ Maintains all necessary licensing, certifications, training and records for legal employment for the Security Guard position.
+ Uses portable radios, phones or other communication devises appropriately and according to established rules.
+ Monitors all equipment; guard against loss or damage; report any such loss or damage immediately to a supervisor or manager.
+ Performs necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
+ Logs in Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
+ Ensures the security of government property, detaining personnel using the mantrap when needed, and reporting anyone involved with unauthorized property/equipment removal.
+ Conducts regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities.
+ Issues required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
+ Monitors electronic access control and report violations.
+ Monitors radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
+ Grants access to areas during non-working hours to authorized personnel in accordance with the established procedure and access lists.
+ Monitors facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
+ Performs random surveillance of buildings for the detection of unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
+ Performs random surveillance of fence line for breaches and the detection of unauthorized removal of government property, illegal or inappropriate activity.
+ Provides additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisor.
+ Maintains activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
+ Contacts, assists, and cooperates with local, state or federal law enforcement; locate, retain and protect necessary evidence; testify as necessary in judicial and administrative proceedings.
+ Other duties as assigned.
** Qualifications*
* + High School Diploma or…
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