Armed Security Guard/ Chesapeake Beach, MD
Bering Straits Native Corporation
- Chesapeake Beach, MD
- $27.43 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- All Security Guards assigned to the Chesapeake Bay Detachment (CBD) will comply with the contract, Post Orders and Standard Operating procedures. Personnel must be proficient with weapons, both pedestrian and vehicle entry/exit access procedures for assigned personnel and visitors. Guards must be courteous, polite, patient, helpful and considerate of those they encounter during a tour of duty. The attitude and tact guards display will reflect his/her professionalism and will normally result in the overall cooperation and understanding of those we serve. All personnel are required to have a valid drivers license to perform both vehicle and foot patrols using the method appropriate to the nature of the specific patrol to be conducted. Respond to all alarms/incidents as appropriate within their area(s) of responsibility or as dispatched
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- All Contractor personnel assigned guard duties must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination performed by a licensed health care professional and annually thereafter. The examination evaluates the applicant’s ability to successfully perform moderate to arduous physical exertion. Physical examinations include these medical requirements applying to all applicants: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice.
- All Guard employees must pass the semi-annual physical fitness test as a condition of their employment.
- All guards must take psychological pre-employment testing to identify psychological conditions or patterns of behavior that are critical in determining occupational suitability
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent or pass an equivalent performance examination designed to measure basic job related mathematical, language, and reasoning skills. Possess the knowledge and ability to perform all required guard services duties. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Must be able to orally communicate clearly over a radio and telephone. Must be able to read and understand printed and computer screen documents, such as regulations, detailed orders, training instructions and material.
- Must be able to compose records and reports, which convey complete information.
- Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual's reliability, including those crimes classified under the Lautenberg Act.
- Be 21 years of age or older or be an honorably discharged veteran. Must be 21 years of age to be armed.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Possess a valid automobile drivers license (all positions herein may require the use of a motor vehicle).
- Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture during the previous five years.
- Shall not have been diagnosed with any mental illness that would cause conflict or create unsafe working conditions for the employee and or citizens. If the employee has been diagnosed with a mental illness the employee must provide proof that the illness can be controlled by medication and that the employee is taking the prescribed medication. Cessation of prescribed medication against a physician’s advice shall result in immediate termination.
- Must be in and maintain a fitness level consistent with the job duties.
- Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/OR regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
- Ability to provide quality Customer Service.
- Ability to analyze and produce course of action reporting and escalate issues to management in typical and crisis situations.
- Ability to work independently OR as part of a small group to resolve urgent issues, process orientated with high attention to detail, and triage a problem quickly providing precise/clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Ability to perform essential functions of the position which may include long periods of sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, OR driving with OR without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to see, hear, and smell in order to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations.
- Ability to use computers and Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.), monitor security cameras, and send and receive email using MS Outlook.
- Reliable and have a strong work ethic.
- Reliable transportation and current Driver’s License
- Guard/Clearance card
- Gun/OC/Baton permit
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Distant visual acuity in each eye shall be correctable to 20/30 (Snellen or equivalent) in the better eye and
- Field of vision must be at least 70 horizontal meridians in each eye.
- The ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow colors is required.
- Loss of vision in one eye is disqualifying.
- Glaucoma shall be disqualifying unless controlled by acceptable medical or surgical means, provided such
- Where corrective eyeglasses are required, they shall be of the safety glass type.
- The use of corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses shall not interfere with an individual's ability to effectively
- Individuals shall have no hearing loss in the better ear greater than 30 decibels average at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz
- This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Must able to obtain OR possess any applicable security guard or weapons permit necessary
- Must be able to pass a background check covering the last 10 years and pass a drug screening due to the nature of the position.
- Must be able to pass a physical agility test if applicable; complete required training and pass examination.