The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is seeking sources to provide Court Security Officers (CSOs) for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 8th Federal Judicial Circuits. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, management, supervision, administrative support, office facilities, transportation, materials, supplies, and office equipment to maintain the USMS Court Security Officer Program. The scope of work includes entrance control, roving patrol, stationary post assignments, escort duties, securing courtrooms, and preserving order. The contractor must also provide training and weapons qualifications for CSOs. Key requirements include:
• Providing qualified CSOs who meet the minimum qualifications, including being a US citizen, at least 21 years old, and having a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ensuring CSOs have completed a certified law enforcement training academy or program
• Providing a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for recruiting, vetting, and selecting qualified applicants
• Maintaining daily activity logs, court facility incident reports, and screening equipment verification logs
• Conducting quality control inspections and providing a quality control plan
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
• Providing a phase-in and phase-out transition plan to ensure a seamless transition of services