Security Officer 1Z

Prince George's County Government; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George's County Government is seeking an entry-level security officer to protect courthouses and facilities. You will patrol, monitor, and secure premises, control access, and respond to incidents while maintaining logs and reports.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, some public-facing experience, a valid driver’s license, and ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Six (6) months of work experience involving public contact in a variety of circumstances, preferably in a security-related role.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Must be able to work on-site rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor assigned county facilities to prevent security breaches, theft, vandalism, or personal injury.
• Control visitor and employee access to buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Operate and monitor security systems and report any irregularities.
• Respond to emergencies and unusual incidents with appropriate actions and documentation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

About the Position

This is entry-level, responsible security work involving the protection of County courthouses and facilities. Incumbents in this class of work patrol and monitor an assigned facility to prevent security breaches, theft, vandalism, and personal injury to visitors. Tasks include ensuring that facilities are secured and that security systems are operational; observing, resolving, and reporting any unusual conditions or activities; monitoring and controlling visitor and employee access to buildings, grounds, and parking areas; offering information; directing or escorting parties to appropriate destinations and unlocking doors and gates.

MAINTAINS SECURE CONTROL OF COURTHOUSE AND JUSTICE CENTER

• Assists with patrolling County courthouses, office buildings, facilities, grounds, parking lots, and other sites in conformance with established procedures. Safeguards against fire, theft, and acts of vandalism or disturbance, reporting any irregularities.
• Maintains checkpoints to assist persons entering facilities for authorized purposes and to deny entry to unauthorized persons.
• Monitors County facilities using surveillance equipment to identify local security breaches and incidents and determines the appropriate course of action.
• Ensures all doors, gates, and windows are properly locked and fully secure.

MAINTAINS OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY ON ALL EQUIPMENT, ALARM PANELS, COMPUTER TERMINALS, ANDAPPARATUS UTILIZEDBYBUILDING SECURITY

• Assists with monitoring County facilities using surveillance equipment to identify local security breaches and incidents and determines the appropriate course of action.
• Assists with locking and securing buildings and/or facilities within assigned areas.
• Assists with enforcing County laws and ordinances, administrative rules, and regulations within an assigned area.
• Assists with directing and controlling the flow of incoming visitors to security checkpoints and instructing visitors to place handbags, briefcases, and packages to be scanned by x-ray machines.

PROPERLY MAKES NOTIFICATIONS OF, RESPONDS TO, AND HANDLES EMERGENCY OR UNUSUAL INCIDENTS

• Maintains a required record of shift activity and submits written reports.
• Assists with operating and monitoring security equipment, including walk-throughs and hand-held metal detectors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows S.O.P.s relative to emergency or unusual incidents.
• Uses good judgment and maintains composure under pressure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Six (6) months of work experience involving public contact in a variety of circumstances, preferably in a security-related role.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Must be able to work on-site rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION IN THE WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

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Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Pass a background investigation, conducted by the Prince Georges' County Office of Human Resources Management, Public Safety Investigations Division.
• Be in good physical condition
• Pass a medical examination, including a drug screening and random drug and alcohol tests.
• Be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Be willing to be an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.