Armed Security Officer

Security Guard Job at USCG Yard Baltimore, MD

Security Guards are responsible for conducting a variety of security-related duties and must be familiar with current Federal and State Laws, and USCG policies, practices, and Standard Operating Procedures. Security Guards are responsible for controlling entry / exit posts, roving patrols, control, issuance, and storage of keys, alarm and fire system monitoring, enforcing building rules and regulations, prohibiting unauthorized access, responding to incidents, accidents, injuries, and / or illnesses, and other additional duties as required by supervision / management. Applicants selected will be subject to a background / security investigation and must be drug free and remain drug free during the period of employment. This position reports directly to their assigned Shift Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Controlling entrance / exit posts.
• Conducting roving patrols.
• Controlling, issuing, and storing keys.
• Monitoring alarm and fire systems.
• Enforcing building rules and regulations.
• Prohibiting unauthorized access.
• Responding to incidents, accidents, injuries, and / or illnesses.
• Daily clerical / administrative support (i.e. logs, journals, and pass-downs).
• Other additional duties as required by supervision / management.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements / Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.