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BUILDING SECURITY OFFICER I

Recruitment #21-004023-0004

GRADE

06

LOCATION OF POSITION

5th Regiment Armory
29th Division St.
Baltimore, MD  21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to protect and safeguard persons, property and equipment stationed in around the Fifth Regiment Armory. In addition, control access by personnel and visitors to the facility and surrounding parking lots through routine patrols and inspections.

POSITION DUTIES

Maintains security in the immediate area of front lobby, restricting access to authorized personnel and activities.

Maintains a record of security shift, specifically major events, problems or security concerns.

Maintains a log of visitors in the facility during non-duty hours.

Understands, follows and practices common law enforcement procedures, such as questioning, investigation, and follow up on all security incidents or matters.

Observes suspicious bags or people and surrounding areas for evidence of suspicious of illegal activity or problems. 

Patrols inside of facility throughout assigned shift and provide documentation.

Raise and lowers flags on facility as needed and as directed.

Contacts Baltimore City police in event of crime, vandalism, break-ins or vehicle theft.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Ability to read and write.

Experience: Six months of experience in building security work.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Master-At-Arms classifications or law enforcement specialty codes in the site security field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ credit will be required prior to hire.

 

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. The paper application must be received by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to:

 

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office

Fifth Regiment Armory, Room B10

Baltimore, MD 21201-2288  

 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Angela Stokes at

angela.stokes1@maryland.gov.

Fax: 410-234-3830

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 


 People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 


 We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.




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