Armed Guard Hagerstown, MD

Trust Consulting Services Inc • Hagerstown, MD

3d • $18

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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.

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