Security Officer Armed

USMS Court Security OfficerAkima Facilities Operations is looking for USMS Court Security Officers to work in Urbana, IL. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!ResponsibilitiesShall 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 CSO003 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.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Be at least 21 years of age.Minimum of 3 years of verifiable civilian law enforcement experience OR an equivalent 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 pre-placement 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 driver's 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.The position may require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking around the facility outside in rain, wind or other poor weather conditions and kneeling and stooping to look under or inside vehicles or containers.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and taste or smell. Akima, LLC