Security Guard (Sign-On Bonus)

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking Security Officers for Day and Evening Shifts to protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This entry-level role offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus with half paid in 30 days and half after probation.

UMB provides a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, generous leave, health insurance, tuition remission, and flexible schedules with teleworking options where applicable. All employees work primarily in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: None.
• Preferred experience: Prior security experience preferred.
• License: Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license strongly preferred.
• Other: Clery Act designation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Secures and monitors access control at all entrances and exits to buildings and property.
• Patrols buildings and grounds and notifies appropriate personnel when problems and life safety threats arise.
• Completes logs and reports as instructed.
• Assists with traffic control, crowd control, and parking enforcement.
• Responds to routine inquiries from staff, students, and visitors.
• Maintains communication with appropriate personnel using two-way radios and telephones.

Skills

Oral instructions

Written instructions

Two-way radios

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Department of PublicSafety is currently recruiting for Security Officers (SecurityGuard) for Day and Evening Shifts. Under direct supervision,performs security activities to protect and safeguard students,faculty, and staff as well as visitors. The University buildingsand other property should also be protected during normal campusoperations and special events. The selected incumbent in thisposition will ensure the safety of the University community incompliance with Departmental Policies and Procedures.

This is a great entry-level opportunity to become a SecurityOfficer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore!

New hires will be eligible for a $1,000 *Sign-on Bonus.*Half will be paid within the first 30 days of employment, and halfwill be paid upon successful completion of probation. Current UMBemployees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.*

BENEFITS: NON-EXEMPT REGULAR

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizeswellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees can take advantageof. This position participates in a retirement program (pension),effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive agenerous PAID leave package that starts with 14 days of vacationaccrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimitedaccrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensivehealth insurance; professional learning and development programs;tuition remission for employees and their dependents at anyUniversity System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedulesand teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

The ideal candidate will personally connect with the Administrationand Finance Guiding Principles which closely mirror UMB’s corevalues: Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability,Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Responsibilities

1. Secures and monitors access control at all entrances and exits to buildings and property.
2. Patrols buildings and grounds and notifies appropriate personnel when problems and life safety threats arise.
3. Completes logs and reports as instructed.
4. Assists with traffic control, crowd control, and parking enforcement.
5. Responds to routine inquiries from staff, students, and visitors.
6. Maintains communication with appropriate personnel utilizing equipment such as two-way radios and telephones.

NOTE: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: None.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Prior security experience preferred. ValidMaryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's licence strongly preferred.

OTHER: Clery act designated job as campus security authorities(CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; to complete basic reports; to detect situations imperiling life, safety, and property; to perform extensive sitting, standing, and walking; to communicate effectively; to operate two-way radios and telephones.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drugtesting.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package