Security Officer-Broadway (Sun-Thurs) (6 am-2pm)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer I for outdoor post duties on campus. You will conduct rounds, verify IDs, escort individuals, and monitor access points to ensure safety and policy compliance.

The role involves documenting incidents and responding to disturbances as they arise. Responsibilities include checking packages, operating alarms and CCTV, aiding investigations, and assisting with training new staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain a Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete regular security rounds and verify proper identification.
• Sign‑in/out individuals and provide escort services.
• Control building ingress/egress and monitor entrances.
• Write detailed reports and respond promptly to disturbances.
• Inspect packages to ensure proper authorization and safety.
• Arm/disarm alarms and monitor CCTV systems.
• Assist with investigations and report suspicious activity.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and report hazards.
• Assist with training new security staff.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer I

The Security Officer I is responsible for the safety and security of all patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors, utilizing Institute facilities. The incumbent will complete regular security rounds, check for and verify proper identification, sign‑in/out individuals, provide escort services, control building ingress and egress, write reports, ensure adherence and compliance of Institute policies, and promptly respond to disturbances while on duty.

• This is an outdoor post*
• Provide for the safety and security of all patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors utilizing Institute's methods, protocol, policy, and procedure.
• Check for Kennedy Krieger Institute issued identification (ID) badges and complete the sign‑in/out process for all patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors without Institute issued ID badges.
• Ensure enforcement and demonstrate compliance of all security related policies/procedures.
• Inspect packages carried out/entering buildings by patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, or visitors to ensure that the individual has proper pass/authorization for removal and to keep out contraband.
• Arm/disarm alarm systems and monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems.
• Assist with investigations.
• Document and report all suspicious activity and prepare detailed reports as needed (i.e., Daily/monthly Activity Report, Security Incident Report, and Injury Reports).
• Ensure that assigned work environments are properly maintained and clean. Report safety/security issues, property defects, fire hazards, theft, and vandalism to appropriate authority in a timely fashion.
• Assist with training new/less experienced security officers and contract staff.
• Must possess or obtain a Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days of employment pursuant to Maryland Senate Bill 760.
• May require Class "D" Maryland driver's license with no more than two points depending on assigned location.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Experience