Court Security Officer - Lafayette LA
Court Security Officer - Lafayette LA
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POSITION SUMMARY
A Court Security Officer (CSO) is a specialized security position providing protective services at or around United State Federal Court Houses or other areas as assigned under a contract to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). CSOs in this classification generally provide security services under some limited supervision from a Lead CSO and the District Supervisor who reports to the Contract Manager (CM). This a union position.
The CSO position is able to perform a variety of fixedpost mobile or foot patrols while maintaining situational awareness and making decisions and/or taking actions consistent with established post orders facility rules guidelines and protocols. Duties may include work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods of time including periods of inclement weather while performing walking standing searching and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Shall enforce the Districts entry and identification system.
Test and Report Emergency Equipment
Patrol 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.
Provide security services for offsite 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 CSO003 within 24 hours after the incident occurs.
Keep supervisors and managers informed of unusual occurrences and important events as detailed in post orders rules regulations guidelines and protocols.
Monitor alarms radio traffic and other information sources. Dispatch or inform others as needed and authorized.
Report and appropriately address fire alarms burglary alarms requests for assistance and criminal acts;
Stop screen inquire and inspect 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.
Prevent passage of prohibited articles onto or off client facility.
Escort individuals or vehicles in accordance with post orders rules regulations guidelines and protocols.
Maintain all necessary licensing certifications training and records for legal employment for the Security Guard position;
Use portable radios phones or other communication devises appropriately and according to established rules.
Monitor all equipment; guard against loss or damage; report any such loss or damage immediately to a supervisor or manager.
Perform necessary work regardless of weather conditions.
Log in Property Pass numbers for authorized property/equipment movements.
Ensure the security of government property detaining personnel using the mantrap when needed and reporting anyone involved with unauthorized property/equipment removal.
Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and facilities
Issue required badges or passes to authorized personnel.
Monitor electronic access control and report violations
Monitor radiofrequency identification (RFID) systems and respond to alarms indicating unauthorized removal of government property.
Grant access to areas during nonworking hours to authorized personnel in accordance with the established procedure and access lists.
Monitor facility equipment and utility systems and report deficiencies to personnel responsible for repairs.
Perform random surveillance of buildings for the detection of unauthorized or inappropriate activity.
Perform random surveillance of fence line for breaches and the detection of unauthorized removal of government property illegal or inappropriate activity.
Provide additional security support for scheduled events that may occur during or after duty hours or for unscheduled emergencies as requested by supervisor
Maintain activity logs and administrative documents as required by contract.
Contact assist and cooperate 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 equivalent.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Minimum of 3 years of verifiable civilian law enforcement experience OR an equivalent Law Enforcement position with the United States Armed Forces (military). The experience must include general arrest authority. All three 3 years shall have occurred within the last seven 7 years.
Must have successfully completed or graduated from a certified Federal state county local or military law enforcement training academy or program that provided instruction on the use of police powers in an armed capacity while dealing with the public. The certificate shall be recognized by a Federal state county local or military authority and provide evidence that an individual is eligible for employment as a law enforcement officer.
Must submit to and successfully complete preplacement screening and evaluation which includes submission to a criminal background check financial institutions/credit bureau check and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Must be able to pass criminal background screen drug test and physical exam.
Possess a valid unrestricted (except eyeglass wear) state drivers license.
Fluently read speak comprehend and compose coherent written reports in English.
Must be able to meet medical/physical fitness requirements.
Must be free from conviction of any felony.
Be free from conviction of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence in accordance with United States Code Title 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)9 Unlawful acts.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
