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Trust Consulting Services Inc lists this Armed Guard opportunity in lanham, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Armed Security Guard IThe Armed Security Guard I (ASG) is a valued member of the TCS Security team, which protects our client's premises, assets, personnel, and maintains a high visibility presence, and prevents illegal or inappropriate actions. The ASG's responsibility is to provide armed guard services and maintain a safe and secure environment for the employees and visitors.Day to day you'll …Provide basic site monitoring, perimeter survey, public information assistance, emergency notification and assistanceEnsure to carry out oral and written instructions and instruct others on necessary rules, duties, and functionsCommunicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with the publicEnsure no unauthorized person(s) are in the building and observe activities of individuals in the building to ensure that building rules and regulations are observed by requesting complianceAdhere to post Orders, SOPs, and all other site, company, and contract requirementsObtain proper photo ID for all visitors prior to granting access to the building; issue the appropriate visitor ID badge(s) to the visitor(s), ensure that all visitors are escorted to their destinations when requiredControl access to parking lot; enforce rules on parking in permit areas, visitor parking areas and restricted parking areasUse security equipment such as electronic access card scanners, and personnel and vehicle-searching equipment if applicableRefrain from alcohol consumption at least eight (8) hours prior to your shift and not report to duty under the influence of any alcoholRefrain from using any cellular or smart device while on post unless in emergencies Maintain the cleanliness of your work area and equipmentReport any unusual activity or security violations to the facility managerSafely use government property if assigned, and immediately report lost, damaged, or stolen government property to a direct supervisor or the next personnel in the chain of commandRequirementsWhat you'll bring to the team...EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredWork ExperienceMust have at least two years of security guard or equivalent military or law enforcement experienceQualificationsMust be 21 years of age or olderMust have or be able to obtain a Maryland Guard Card. Guards unable to transfer a current Maryland Guard Card will not be placed on post until credential is obtainedMust be able to pass a background check, pre-employmentMust be physically and mentally capable of performing duties as requiredMust be physically able to climb stairs, and free of any hearing impairmentMust have vision corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the otherMust comply with the company's Fitness for Duty policyMust be capable of exercising judgment and acting quickly in an emergency.Must be of such temperament and maturity as to be able to function under physical threats and verbal abuse without taking such behavior personallyMust be polite, respectful, patient, understanding, able to adapt to challenging situations, and able to treat the public in a courteous and effective mannerMust have the ability to effectively communicate, read, write, and understand instructions in EnglishMust be authorized to work in the United States of America
Worksite address
lanham, MD, 20706, US
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