Also called: U.S. Supreme Court Police, Court Protective Officer
Protects the nine justices, the Supreme Court building, and the crowds who gather outside for big decisions.
Officers guard the marble courthouse, screen visitors, and manage protests on decision days when thousands gather. Some travel with justices to speeches and guard their homes. It's a small federal police force of a few hundred with its own traditions and very high stakes.
Federal law enforcement pay, often including 25% availability pay, 2026 estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or more; federal police academy.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Political Science.
Growing about average. Grew after rising threats to judges (approx.).
Low risk for 10 years. Cameras and screening help; protecting justices and managing crowds stays human.
Classes: Government, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3051.
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