Armed Guard

Trust Consulting Services Inc • Essex, MD

4d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Armed Security Guard
What you'll do...
The Armed Security Guard (AG) 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 AG’s responsibility is to provide unarmed guard services and maintain a safe and secure environment for the employees and visitors of. of the Internal Site and External Site.
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.
Ensure to deal professionally, courteously, and effectively with the public.
Ensure no unauthorized person 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 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 or narcotic.
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 to a direct supervisor or the next personnel in the chain of command.
Training
AG must have and/or receive and maintain initial and recurring training to include but not limited to the following:
Maryland HQL and CCW
OC Spray, Baton, and Handcuffing
CPR and First Aid
De-escalation and Dealing with Difficult Customers training
All training required by the Director of Human Resources
Any other training mandated by the company or required per the contract.

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, and random drug screening.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 Authorized to work in the United States of America.
• AG should be trained to use OC Spray, Baton, and Handcuff.

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.
• Ensure to deal professionally, courteously, and effectively with the public.
• Ensure no unauthorized person 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 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 or narcotic.
• 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 to a direct supervisor or the next personnel in the chain of command.

Benefits

• Eligible associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage.
• TCS Security associates can also participate in the TCS Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

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