Prior Law Enforcement, Washington DC (CSO)(SSO)

The role

CSOs/SSOs will provide armed security to courthouses under the USMS contract. Duties include entrance control, roving patrol, and providing armed escorts for judges and court personnel.

What you will do

• Perform entrance control and operate security screening equipment.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds.
• Stand guard at stationary posts including monitoring CCTV and duress alarms.
• Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, and jurors.
• Direct traffic and control lights at court facility properties.
• Enforce federal law and detain persons attempting unauthorized access.
• Prepare reports and records regarding contract performance and incidents.
• Secure unattended courtrooms and inspect courtrooms prior to proceedings.
• Provide security presence in the courtroom and enforce judicial orders.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least three calendar years of verifiable experience as a certified law enforcement officer or military equivalency.
• Three years of experience must have occurred within the last seven years.
• Experience must have included general arrest authority.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.
• Valid driver's license from state of residency.
• Safe driving record for the past five years.
• Must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.
• Must have completed or graduated from certified Federal, state, county, local or military law enforcement training academy.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must meet medical standards as specified by the United States Marshal Service (USMS).

Benefits

• Unique and generous benefits
• Opportunities for career growth

Before you apply

• If you are a current Special Police Officer (SPO) and do not have previous law enforcement experience, you are not qualified for this role.
• Must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

About the company

Walden Security is one of the nation's most dynamic and fastest growing security companies.