Posted by: Patriot Group International, Inc. on Nov 17, 2022
Location:
Columbia , MD 21044
Job Description:
Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI) has multiple, full-time, exempt employee openings for Cleared, Unarmed Security Officers. These positions are in the Laurel and Columbia Maryland area and regional training locations. This position reports to the Site Manager.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge of written and oral post orders, policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Prevent all unauthorized access by enforcing all Client and PGI policies including implementing and enforcing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment
• Provide security protection for all Client and PGI personnel and property within the assigned area of responsibility
• Report or respond to incidents, security, and safety concerns in accordance with established post orders
• Respond to alarms in accordance with established post orders
• Monitor security camera and other electronic surveillance systems
• Guide, follow and direct individuals throughout the Site
• Assist in controlling physical and electronic locks and unlocking and locking doors and areas
• Perform testing and other inspection services related to access control including performing routine inspections and testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems and other access control mechanisms
• Prevent theft of physical or intellectual property
• Assist in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors and others
• Provide mail delivery and package receipt services if required
• Maintain standards of Armed Security Officer competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, including compliance with PGI and the Client’s Code of Conduct and Uniform Policy
• Execute and deliver various reports as assigned by the Site Manager
• Complete and maintain pre-assignment, client, State, and PGI sustainment training as directed
• Assist in collateral duties including but not limited to armory and security equipment maintenance tasks
• Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of one (1) year of security, or one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; or
• A minimum of two (2) years of honorable military service, active or reserve, in any branch of the US Armed Forces
• A minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to complete a security officer training course and conduct regularly scheduled sustainment training
• Must have reliable transportation during all seasons
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English
• Must have High School diploma or GED
• Ability to complete Maryland State Police Security Guard Certification including the application process, fingerprints, and background investigation
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug screening
Required Security Clearance:
• Most positions require a minimum of a US Government Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• Applicants with a Secret clearance are encouraged to apply. Accepted applicants will be processed for a minimum of a TS clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current Maryland State Police issued Security Guard Certification
• Current Maryland State Police issued Wear and Carry Permit or willingness to attend Maryland State Police approved firearms training and obtain the Wear and Carry Permit
• Four (4) years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
• Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations experience in highly secure facilities
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to bend at the waist, knees, and waist
• Must have the physical ability to perform a variety of training functions
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, walking long distances on a training facility, and operate equipment.
• Must be physically capable of standing a 12-hour post
DISCLAIMER:
Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.
http://patriotgroupinternational.com/
Education Level:
High school or ged
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience
HR. Website URL:
http://patriotgroupinternational.com/
Security Clearance:
Top secret
Travel Requirements:
None