Unarmed Guard

Trust Consulting Services Inc•Westminster, MD

3d•Onsite

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Onsite Security Guard Training
Must participate in customer service training
Maryland HQL and CCW
12-hour Maryland Security Guard Training
OC Spray, Baton, and Handcuffing
CPR, Narcan, and First Aid
De-escalation and Dealing with Difficult Customers training
All training required by the Director of Security
Any other training mandated by the company or required per the contract

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