Court Security Officer

About the role

Walden Security is seeking experienced Court Security Officers to provide armed security for courthouses under a U.S. Marshals Service contract in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Key responsibilities

• Perform entrance control using security screening equipment to detect weapons, contraband, and prohibited items.
• Patrol court facilities and grounds, and stand guard at stationary posts such as CCTV stations, judge chambers, and jury rooms.
• Provide armed escort services for judges, court personnel, jurors, and other designated individuals.
• Enforce federal law, detain unauthorized persons, and maintain order in courtrooms.
• Prepare reports on incidents, labor hours, accidents, bomb threats, and other contract performance issues.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of recent (within 7 years) verifiable experience as a certified law‑enforcement officer or military equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record for the past five years and DOJ clearance.
• Must be at least 21 years old, able to pass drug screening and background check, and meet USMS medical standards.

Required skills

• Operation of security screening equipment.
• Monitoring closed‑circuit television and duress alarm systems.

What we offer

• Pay rate of $31.97 USD per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within a fast‑growing security company.