What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer 1Z position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking qualified applicants to entry-level fill Building Security Officer I/II (Security Officer 1Z) positions, grade Z11, within its Bureau of Court Services/Building SecurityDivision.
About the Position
This is entry-level, responsible security work involving the protection of County courthouses and 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.
About the Agency
Examples of Work
MAINTAINS SECURE CONTROL OF COURTHOUSE AND JUSTICE CENTER
- Assists with patrolling County courthouses, office buildings, facilities, grounds, parking lots, and other sites in conformance with established procedures. Safeguards against fire, theft, and acts of vandalism or disturbance, reporting any irregularities.
- Maintains checkpoints to assist persons entering facilities for authorized purposes and to deny entry to unauthorized persons.
- Monitors County facilities using surveillance equipment to identify local security breaches and incidents and determines the appropriate course of action.
- Ensures all doors, gates, and windows are properly locked and fully secure.
- Assists with monitoring County facilities using surveillance equipment to identify local security breaches and incidents and determines the appropriate course of action.
- Assists with locking and securing buildings and/or facilities within assigned areas.
- Assists with enforcing County laws and ordinances, administrative rules, and regulations within an assigned area.
- Assists with directing and controlling the flow of incoming visitors to security checkpoints and instructing visitors to place handbags, briefcases, and packages to be scanned by x-ray machines.
- Maintains a required record of shift activity and submits written reports.
- Assists with operating and monitoring security equipment, including walk-throughs and hand-held metal detectors.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows S.O.P.s relative to emergency or unusual incidents.
- Uses good judgment and maintains composure under pressure.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Six (6) months experience as a Security Officer.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION IN THE WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
Additional Information
Job Location: 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Must pass a background investigation, conducted by the Prince Georges’ County Office of Human Resources Management, Public Safety Investigations Division.
- Be in good physical condition
- Must pass a medical examination, including a drug screening and random drug and alcohol tests.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Possession of a valid state-issued 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.
- 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.
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 Employer Committed 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:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/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)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 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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