Armed Security Officer- Maryland

WATKINS SECURITY AGENCY GROUP•Baltimore, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Arrive on time, in uniform to your assigned post Perform security patrols of designated areas by vehicle or foot throughout the duration of your shift Keep a daily log of all activity during your assigned shift Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others. Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level. Experience in physical security, military service, law enforcement or a related field, sufficient to meet the minimum requirements for state and local licensing and/or site standards as established by the company.

Requirements

MD Security guard certification card
MD Handgun permit
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
Must have access to reliable transportation
Must submit to drug testing, an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit checks if applicable
Must be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice.
Experience in physical security, military service, law enforcement or a related field, sufficient to meet the minimum requirements for state and local licensing and/or site standards as established by the company.

Responsibilities

Arrive on time, in uniform to your assigned post
Perform security patrols of designated areas by vehicle or foot throughout the duration of your shift
Keep a daily log of all activity during your assigned shift
Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property
Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.