Access Control Associate- Job ID 1896233

DCM Inc•Hagerstown, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Access Control Associate protects company property, employees, and visitors from possible criminal activity and provides security procedures to DCM Inc. employees. The role is based on-site five days a week, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The associate patrols and monitors the premises, observes CCTV, responds to emergencies, documents activities and incidents, and supports the security of the facility. The position may also serve as a backup delivery driver.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
At least a high school diploma or GED.
At least three years of previous security-related work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Flexibility to accommodate scheduling demands, including some weekends and applicable holidays.
Personal accountability, proactive behavior, and strong attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to perform tasks correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
Excellent observational skills.
Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly.
Authoritative verbal communication skills.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Ability and willingness to learn the layout of the property and buildings.
Ability to perform substantial sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, and reaching through a full range of motion.
Ability to carry or lift loads up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round, sometimes for extensive periods.
Physical ability to capture and detain individuals if necessary.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk monitoring surveillance equipment.

Nice To Haves

Security Guard training certification.

Responsibilities

Patrol and monitor company premises regularly to discourage criminal activity and maintain a safe and secure environment.
Report suspicious activity to the General Manager and ensure appropriate staff are notified promptly.
Maintain constant contact with the General Manager and other Access Control Associates and respond immediately to emergency calls.
Escort vendors entering the building.
Assist fire and police officials with safety drills and emergency situations.
Monitor CCTV systems for suspicious activity throughout the facility.
Provide management with detailed reports on daily activities and incidents.
Contact law enforcement or the fire department in an emergency.
After business hours, check doors, windows, and gates to ensure the property is secure.
Investigate reports of suspicious activity on the property.
Reasonably detain people suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives.
Escort discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
Act as a backup delivery driver as needed.
Perform other duties as necessary.