Security Officer I

Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Security Officer I is responsible for the safety and security of patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors using Institute facilities. The officer conducts regular security rounds; checks and verifies identification; manages sign-in and sign-out; provides escort services; controls building access; prepares reports; supports compliance with Institute policies; and responds promptly to disturbances while on duty.

The role also involves inspecting packages entering or leaving buildings, operating alarm systems and CCTV, assisting with investigations, documenting suspicious activity, and reporting safety and security concerns. The officer helps maintain assigned work environments and may assist in training newer security officers and contract staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One year of previous security work experience.
• Must possess or obtain Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days of employment pursuant to Maryland Senate Bill 760.
• May require a Class D Maryland driver’s license with no more than two points, depending on assigned location.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety and security of patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors in accordance with Institute methods, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Check for Institute-issued identification badges and complete sign-in and sign-out for individuals without them.
• Enforce and demonstrate compliance with security-related policies and procedures.
• Inspect packages entering or leaving buildings to verify authorization for removed items and prevent contraband from entering.
• Arm and disarm alarm systems and monitor CCTV systems.
• Assist with investigations.
• Document and report suspicious activity and prepare detailed reports, including daily or monthly activity reports, security incident reports, and injury reports.
• Maintain assigned work environments and report safety or security issues, property defects, fire hazards, theft, and vandalism to the appropriate authority promptly.
• Assist with training new or less-experienced security officers and contract staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED