Access Control Associate- Job ID 1896233

DCM•Hagerstown, MD

3d•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 patrols and monitors the premises, responds to emergencies, monitors CCTV, documents incidents, assists emergency services, and helps ensure the property is secure. The associate may also escort vendors and unwelcome parties, detain people suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives, and act as a backup delivery driver as needed. This is an on-site role, five days per week, with a Monday-through-Friday shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requirements

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.
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 accommodate scheduling demands, including some weekends and applicable holidays.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, carrying or lifting loads up to 75 pounds, and capturing and detaining individuals if necessary.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors year-round, sometimes for extensive periods, and to sit for prolonged periods monitoring surveillance equipment.

Nice To Haves

Security Guard training certification.

Responsibilities

Regularly patrol and monitor company premises to discourage criminal activity and help ensure 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 persons 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.