The Security Manager for the District of Columbia Courts reports to the Chief Security Officer (CSO). The incumbent assists the CSO in the direction of all work required for physical security; security program planning; development and operations; custody of the courthouse; the safety of judges, court staff, visitors, jurors and witnesses; and is prepared to assume the duties of CSO if required. The incumbent assists the CSO as a Courts' security liaison with the U.S. Marshals Service. 

Duties

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Requirements

• Background and security investigation are required.
• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  A high school diploma plus nine (9) years of experience in security or law enforcement including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Knowledge and experience in security risk management, mitigation strategies threat assessment, physical security, access control and CCTV systems and peripherals and personnel protection is required. Demonstrated understanding of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and the Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) Policy is required. Certified Protection Professional or Physical Security Professional certification is desired. Graduation from the DC Court's Management Training Program may be substituted for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e. copy of certificate) with your application. Physical Requirement: This work requires periods of prolonged standing and walking. If necessary incumbent’s responsibilities will entail physical exertion commensurate with active security work. Documentation of education must be submitted with your application or your application will not be considered. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required.  If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: T. Morris
• Phone: 202-879-0496
• Email: [email protected]