Armed Security Officer

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Baltimore, MD 21215

Maintains safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

• Arrive on time, in uniform to your assigned post
• Perform security patrols of designated areas by vehicle or foot throughout the duration of your shift
• Keep a daily log of all activity during your assigned shift
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property
• Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

• Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.
• Experience in physical security, military service, law enforcement or a related field, sufficient to meet the minimum requirements for state and local licensing and/or site standards as established by the company.

• MD Security guard certification card
• MD Handgun permit
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must submit to drug testing, an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit checks if applicable
• Must be able to work flexible schedules and respond to work assignments with little to no advance notice.