Armed Guard
Trust Consulting Services Inc•Lanham, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
The Armed Security Guard I (ASG) is a valued member of the TCS Security team, which protects our client’s premises, assets, personnel, and maintains a high visibility presence, and prevents illegal or inappropriate actions. The ASG’s responsibility is to provide armed guard services and maintain a safe and secure environment for the employees and visitors.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have at least two years of security guard or equivalent military or law enforcement experience
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have or be able to obtain a Maryland Guard Card. Guards unable to transfer a current Maryland Guard Card will not be placed on post until credential is obtained
- Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment
- Must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties as required
- Must be physically able to climb stairs, and free of any hearing impairment
- Must have vision corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other
- Must comply with the company’s Fitness for Duty policy
- Must be capable of exercising judgment and acting quickly in an emergency.
- Must be of such temperament and maturity as to be able to function under physical threats and verbal abuse without taking such behavior personally
- Must be polite, respectful, patient, understanding, able to adapt to challenging situations, and able to treat the public in a courteous and effective manner
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate, read, write, and understand instructions in English
- Must be authorized to work in the United States of America
Responsibilities
- Provide basic site monitoring, perimeter survey, public information assistance, emergency notification and assistance
- Ensure to carry out oral and written instructions and instruct others on necessary rules, duties, and functions
- Communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with the public
- Ensure no unauthorized person(s) are in the building and observe activities of individuals in the building to ensure that building rules and regulations are observed by requesting compliance
- Adhere to post Orders, SOPs, and all other site, company, and contract requirements
- Obtain proper photo ID for all visitors prior to granting access to the building; issue the appropriate visitor ID badge(s) to the visitor(s), ensure that all visitors are escorted to their destinations when required
- Control access to parking lot; enforce rules on parking in permit areas, visitor parking areas and restricted parking areas
- Use security equipment such as electronic access card scanners, and personnel and vehicle-searching equipment if applicable
- Refrain from alcohol consumption at least eight (8) hours prior to your shift and not report to duty under the influence of any alcohol
- Refrain from using any cellular or smart device while on post unless in emergencies
- Maintain the cleanliness of your work area and equipment
- Report any unusual activity or security violations to the facility manager
- Safely use government property if assigned, and immediately report lost, damaged, or stolen government property to a direct supervisor or the next personnel in the chain of command
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
