Security Officer 1P

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • MD, US • $37.52k - $65.12k / year • 3m ago

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Security Officer I, grade P11 position in the Office of the Chief/Protective Services Unit.

About the Position

This is entry-level, responsible security work involving the protection of County facilities. Incumbents in this class of work patrol and monitor an assigned facility to prevent security breaches, theft, vandalism and personal injury to visitors. Tasks include ensuring that facilities are secured and that security systems are operational; observing, resolving and reporting any unusual conditions or activities; monitoring and controlling visitor and employee access to buildings, grounds and parking areas, offering information, directing or escorting parties to appropriate destinations and unlocking doors and gates. Work is performed independently and in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures. Supervision is received through daily instruction from the Security Officer Supervisor or higher-level supervisor.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

Examples of Work

Maintains security at the County Administration Building and other designated county facilities through the use of a variety of security related technology, knowledge of the facilities, customer service and observation skills.
Directs and controls the flow of visitors and employees to security checkpoints as required and instructing visitors to place handbags, briefcases, and packages to be scanned by x-ray machine.
Provides customer service and assistance to visitors and employees within the County Administration Building and other assigned county facilities.
Participates in and trains with the Protective Services Unit to gain maintain and instill knowledge and skills in various phases of physical security using and participating in lectures, practical exercise, and testing methods.
Remains observant, vigilant and aware of surroundings.
Conforms to all uniform and grooming regulations set forth by the Prince Georges County Police Department.
Displays considerable knowledge of the physical configuration of the facility assigned.
Provides security for county facilities by patrolling areas and securing doors, windows, and access areas.
Demonstrates the ability to interact courteously and effectively with others and act quickly, calmly, and effectively in stressful emergency situations.
Maintains control of all ingress and egress within the county facility to ensure that no security breech/problem exists.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED
Six (6) months of work experience involving public contact in a variety of circumstances, preferably in a security-related role

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating and monitoring a variety of security related technology to include x-ray machines, walk through metal detectors, hand-held metal detectors, and surveillance cameras as a means of scanning visitors for weapons and other contrabands.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location: Locations throughout the Prince George's County

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Be willing to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement:

The incumbent in this position is authorized to carry out those duties and responsibilities in accordance with the established performance standards and subject to reporting justifying task outcomes to those above him/her in the Department's chain of command. The incumbent in this position treats all information, administrative or operational, as strictly confidential, not to be disseminated in any form unless expressly authorized.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work:Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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