Unarmed Guard- St. Mary's County

Trust Consulting Services Inc • Leonardtown, MD

just now • $15

About The Position

The Unarmed Security Guard (UG) is a part of TCS Security, which protects our client’s premises, assets, personnel, and maintains a high visibility presence, and prevents illegal or inappropriate actions. The UG’s responsibility is to provide unarmed guard services and maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors.
Day to day you’ll …

Provide basic site monitoring, perimeter survey, public information assistance, holds a single post, and emergency notification and assistance
Ensure to carry out oral and written instructions and instruct others on necessary rules, duties, and functions
Maintain a professional, courteous, and effective approach to the public
Ensure no unauthorized persons or persons are in the building and observe activities of individuals in the building to ensure that building rules and regulations are observed by requesting compliance
Perform duties as required by Post Orders, SOPs, and all other sites, company, and contract requirements
Obtain proper driver’s license/photo ID for all visitors prior to granting access to the building; issue the appropriate visitor ID badge(s) to the visitor, ensure that all visitors are escorted to their destinations when required
Control access to the 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 eight (8) hours prior to their shift and not report to duty under the influence of any alcohol.
Utilize cell phones only when their use does not interfere with guards assigned duties
Maintain the cleanliness of their 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

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two years of security guard service
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have or be able to obtain a Maryland Guard Card
• Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen
• 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 that they shall 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, holds a single post, and emergency notification and assistance
• Ensure to carry out oral and written instructions and instruct others on necessary rules, duties, and functions
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and effective approach to the public
• Ensure no unauthorized persons or persons are in the building and observe activities of individuals in the building to ensure that building rules and regulations are observed by requesting compliance
• Perform duties as required by Post Orders, SOPs, and all other sites, company, and contract requirements
• Obtain proper driver’s license/photo ID for all visitors prior to granting access to the building; issue the appropriate visitor ID badge(s) to the visitor, ensure that all visitors are escorted to their destinations when required
• Control access to the 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 eight (8) hours prior to their shift and not report to duty under the influence of any alcohol.
• Utilize cell phones only when their use does not interfere with guards assigned duties
• Maintain the cleanliness of their 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

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in the available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans.
• Trust also offers a 401K plan with employer match, and voluntary Life, Accident, Short-Term Disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

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