Security Guard

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

13d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This is maintenance and personal services work safeguarding buildings and equipment against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. The Security Guard patrols Capitol campuses, complexes, buildings, and grounds, observes and reports irregularities, and performs security-related duties under general supervision. The role also includes responding to alarms and emergencies, providing security escorts, assisting police and fire departments when backup is unavailable, and maintaining chain of custody for certain samples and evidence after normal business hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of work experience.
Valid Maine Class C driver’s license.
Knowledge of buildings and grounds patrolled.
Knowledge of campus and institution security rules and regulations.
Knowledge of state government and agencies.
Ability to walk for long hours alone, indoors and outdoors, under varying work and climatic conditions.
Ability to work independently and without backup.
Ability to recognize abnormal conditions and respond appropriately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Conduct night patrols of Capitol campuses, complexes, buildings, and grounds to detect and report irregularities.
Examine doors, windows, and gates to determine security status.
Explain rule and law infractions to violators and enforce institution or agency rules and regulations.
Contact State Building Control for police or fire department assistance and to report fires, unauthorized persons, or other emergencies.
Assist police and fire departments when backup is unavailable.
Record property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment for appropriate personnel.
Drive a vehicle to transport mail or institution residents.
Answer visitors’ questions and provide directions.
Investigate alarms to determine whether a crime has been committed.
Provide security escorts to protect the safety of employees and the public.
Receive and maintain chain of custody for samples and evidence of suspicious substances, including rabies and West Nile Virus samples for the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory after normal business hours.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.