Security Officer I, Grade 15

Montgomery County Government • Gaithersburg, MD, US • $55.52k - $86.35k / year • 1m ago

About the Position

The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $ 55,517 per year to $86,352per year, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 650 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for individuals that have security experience within a public setting; that includes excellent customer service and report writing skills. Someone who has experience with security systems and protocols.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a security work maintaining the security of and protecting County-owned buildings, property, equipment, assisting employees and visitors and controlling access to county property by employees and the general public. Personal contact is with employees, the general public, personnel from outside organizations for the purpose of exchanging security services and processes.

Employees in this position are responsible for:

Performing security work, including patrolling, equipment monitoring, desk assignment and parking detail.
Providing public service and assistance to the visiting public.
Providing answers to questions from visitors concerning government operations and giving direction to various facility location.

Applicants must have the ability to:

Pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the MCPD. (8 weeks)
Pass a medical examination and a drug/alcohol screen.
Perform work assignments at different work locations as required.
Work holidays, weekends and work rotating shifts during days, evenings or midnights.
Accept last minute changes in their schedule and work mandatory overtime.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee". Essential employees must report to work during periods of general emergency or liberal leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of experience in security work in a public setting.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License: Possess and maintenance at all time of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

1. Demonstrated understanding of security protocols and emergency response procedures in public or social service environments.

2. Experience working in environments such as homeless shelters, crisis intervention centers, or facilities supporting at-risk individuals.

3. Experience providing customer service.

4. Experience using computer software applications and writing reports.

5. Experience utilizing security systems, to include CCTV/video, access control, and alarm notification software

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.