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BUILDING SECURITY OFFICER I

Recruitment #24-004023-0001

Introduction


The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate to join our security team as a Building Security Officer I! Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position is emergency essential and will work Full-time on a rotating shift.

GRADE

ASTD 8

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to protect and safeguard persons, property and equipment stationed in and 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

Duties for this position includes but are not limited to: 

· Patrol and maintain security of all entry points to the facility. 
· Contact proper police force in event of crimes, vandalism, break-in or vehicle theft. 
· Prepare incident reports of any personnel, equipment, or material incidents that take place in and around the armory. 
· Staff a watch post and perform periodic rounds inside and outside State facilities.
· Perform key tours and building checks. 
· Direct traffic and control parking. 
· Maintain logs for visitors, and other personnel. 
· Enforce specified agency regulations.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience providing security for a State or Federal facility.
· Experience preparing incident reports.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 5 points to operate a state vehicle.

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. 

3. This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland.  Being able to access these facilities is a condition of employment for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider any information submitted after this date.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification.

A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 
29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov; Fax: 667-239-3559

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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



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