Armed Guard

What you'll do...

The Armed Security Guard I (ASG) is a valued member of the TCS Security team, which protects our client’s premises, assets, personnel, and maintains a high visibility presence, and prevents illegal or inappropriate actions. The ASG’s responsibility is to provide armed guard services and maintain a safe and secure environment for the employees and visitors. 

Day to day you’ll …

• Provide basic site monitoring, perimeter survey, public information assistance, emergency notification and assistance
• Ensure to carry out oral and written instructions and instruct others on necessary rules, duties, and functions
• Communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with the public
• Ensure no unauthorized person(s) are in the building and observe activities of individuals in the building to ensure that building rules and regulations are observed by requesting compliance
• Adhere to post Orders, SOPs, and all other site, company, and contract requirements
• Obtain proper photo ID for all visitors prior to granting access to the building; issue the appropriate visitor ID badge(s) to the visitor(s), ensure that all visitors are escorted to their destinations when required
• Control access to parking lot; enforce rules on parking in permit areas, visitor parking areas and restricted parking areas
• Use security equipment such as electronic access card scanners, and personnel and vehicle-searching equipment if applicable
• Refrain from alcohol consumption at least eight (8) hours prior to your shift and not report to duty under the influence of any alcohol
• Refrain from using any cellular or smart device while on post unless in emergencies Maintain the cleanliness of your work area and equipment
• Report any unusual activity or security violations to the facility manager 
• Safely use government property if assigned, and immediately report lost, damaged, or stolen government property to a direct supervisor or the next personnel in the chain of command 

What you'll bring to the team...

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience

• Must have at least two years of security guard or equivalent military or law enforcement experience

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have or be able to obtain a Maryland Guard Card. Guards unable to transfer a current Maryland Guard Card will not be placed on post until credential is obtained
• Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing duties as required
• Must be physically able to climb stairs, and free of any hearing impairment
• Must have vision corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other
• Must comply with the company’s Fitness for Duty policy
• Must be capable of exercising judgment and acting quickly in an emergency.
• Must be of such temperament and maturity as to be able to function under physical threats and verbal abuse without taking such behavior personally
• Must be polite, respectful, patient, understanding, able to adapt to challenging situations, and able to treat the public in a courteous and effective manner
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate, read, write, and understand instructions in English
• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America