Job Description

Job Skills / Requirements

•  Protect the principal against possible threats
•  Federal building access control, employee and visitor identification checks, security equipment monitoring, roving patrols of the interior and exterior of federal property
•  Monitoring surveillance cameras for any disruptions or unlawful activities
•  Providing detailed reports on daily activities and/or incidents that may have occurred
•  Knowledgeable and able to effectively use magnetometer and X-ray machines
•  Using provided communication devices, such as two-way radios, in a clear and concise manner
•  Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures
•  Performing CPR or first aid when needed
• Coordinates with law enforcement as necessary
•  Ensure credentials are maintained per contract requirements
•  Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Project Manager.

•  Must be at least 21 years of age
•  Be a United States citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) 
•  Been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration, which bears the individual name and social security number
•  A minimum of two (2) years of experience security (armed) experience or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality, state, or federal law enforcement department within the US.
•  A minimum of two (2) years as a member of any US Armed Forces with an honorable discharge 
•  Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend English and be able to compose written reports in English
•  Must be able to qualify with a revolver or semi-automatic 
•  Strong relevant knowledge of the security industry
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Must have a customer service-driven mindset
•  Ability to communicate effectively and present information to all levels of internal and external customers

•  PSOs shall be physically able to perform tasks in the performance of assigned duties
•  Frequent and prolonged walking, standing, sitting, and stooping up to 12 hours per day, either indoors or outdoors
•  Frequent contact with the general public, law enforcement, and dispatch center, requiring an ability to speak clearly and distinctly and remain calm in stressful situations
•  Ability to remain on post for up to four (4) consecutive hours without sitting, eating, or receiving a break 
•  Ability to remain alert for up to 12 hours, with the ability to mentally and physically react quickly to a variety of unexpected and dangerous situations
•  Ability to subdue violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals or intervene in a crisis
•  Occasional running, sprinting, lifting heavy weights, moving heavy objects, climbing stairs

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

MD Armed Guard Card
DHS Suitability
CPR/American Red Cross Certification
Tri- Annual Refresher Exhibit
NWDTP Training
Firearms Qualification
FPS Orientation Certificate
National Weapons Detection Training Program
MEB Expandable Baton
Initials Weapon Training
Basic Training Exhibits 72/64 hours
O.C. aerosol spray
Handcuffing Tactics and Instruction

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays