Security Officer

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.

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.

Applicant Limit Notice:
Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Secu
rity Officer I, grade P11 position in the Office of the Chief/Protective Services Unit
.

This is entry-level, responsible security work involving the protection of County 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.

Work is performed independently and in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures. Supervision is received through daily instruction from the Security Officer Supervisor or higher-level supervisor.

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

• Maintains security at the County Administration Building and other designated county facilities through the use of a variety of security related technology, knowledge of the facilities, customer service and observation skills.
• Directs and controls the flow of visitors and employees to security checkpoints as required and instructing visitors to place handbags, briefcases, and packages to be scanned by x-ray machine.
• Provides customer service and assistance to visitors and employees within the County Administration Building and other assigned county facilities.
• Participates in and trains with the Protective Services Unit to gain maintain and instill knowledge and skills in various phases of physical security using and participating in lectures, practical exercise, and testing methods.
• Remains observant, vigilant and aware of surroundings.
• Conforms to all uniform and grooming regulations set forth by the Prince Georges County Police Department.
• Displays considerable knowledge of the physical configuration of the facility assigned.
• Provides security for county facilities by patrolling areas and securing doors, windows, and access areas.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact courteously and effectively with others and act quickly, calmly, and effectively in stressful emergency situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to act quickly, calmly, and effectively in stressful emergency situations.
• Maintains control of all ingress and egress within the county facility to ensure that no security breech/problem exists.

• 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

• Experience operating and monitoring a variety of security related technology to include; x-ray machines, walk through metal detectors, hand-held metal detectors, and surveillance cameras as a means of scanning visitors for weapons and other contrabands.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this…