Security Guard

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week (varied day or evening shift as assigned); full benefits

NOTE: Employees who work between the hours of 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. are eligible for an additional 5% shift differential pay.  Details regarding eligibility for shift differential pay will be shared at the time of interview. 
 
This unarmed position is responsible for providing security for Winchester Hall, 30 N. Market, and for other County facilities as assigned. This position is required to work various shifts and may be assigned a flexible schedule to fill in for other security personnel. Supervision is received from the Security Manager or Security Specialist.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

 TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Screen and sign-in visitors; verify and coordinate their movement to specified destinations within the facility; as needed, deny visitors access to County facilities
• Provide customer service, such as; offering instructions, general information, and assistance to persons visiting designated facilities
• Conduct foot patrols and check all areas of assigned facilities to safeguard against fire, trespassing, theft, hazards, and other criminal or suspicious activity; pick up trash as needed
• Ensure that doors, gates and windows are properly locked and fully secure
• Identify and report any emergency to the appropriate agency or person
• Respond to, and/or assist coordinating, emergency situations as they arise
• Monitor parking in designated lots; as needed, issue warnings and/or parking tickets for illegally parked vehicles; coordinate towing of illegally parked vehicles
• Position flags as appropriate, assuring that they are properly flown, taken down and stored according to protocols
• Write complete and thorough incident reports and submit them to the Security Manager and/or Security Specialist
• As instructed, maintain records of daily activities and statistical information and communicate activities to the Security Manager and/or Security Specialist
• As necessary, provide security escort to County employees leaving designated facilities
• As needed, respond to building alarm system activations (fire alarm, security alarm, elevator alarm, etc.) and assist with all emergency procedures
• Maintain and ensure proper operation of cellphones and other communication devices
• Report all incidents and the presence of safety or security concerns to the Security Manager and/or Security Specialist and take corrective action as needed
• Monitor and ensure the posting of open meetings and general assembly announcements in the front lobby is accurate and complete
• Monitor live CCTV security cameras and report any suspicious activity to the Security Manager and/or Security Specialist or activate the appropriate responding agency
• At times of imminent danger contact the appropriate law enforcement agency and initiate emergency protocols
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• High school graduation, or the equivalent
• Minimum 6 months of direct public customer service work experience
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license 
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED, or ability to become so certified within 6 months of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to learn and execute established security principles, practices and procedures
• Ability to learn the effective use of fire extinguishers, alarm systems, radio/telephone communication systems and related devices
• Ability to use discretion, make independent decisions and display sound judgment whether in day-to-day matters or in responding quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to effectively work independently and to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public, including the ability to carry out assigned duties in a professional and diplomatic manner
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately prepare and present clear reports and incident information

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Possession of certification or completion specialized training in law enforcement, public safety, or security
• Experience monitoring and operating video surveillance equipment
• Experience working in a security, law enforcement or public safety field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting and reaching; frequently walking; occasionally climbing and performing repetitive motions; and rarely lifting up to 20 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors; occasionally working outdoors and rarely working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees)

• Available for varied work schedule as needed (may include evening and weekend hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc.)
• Available on-call for emergency situations
• This position is classified as on-call essential
• Stated licenses and/or certifications must be maintained valid throughout employment
• Available for a minimum of three mandatory Parks and Recreation events
• This position is subject to random drug testing
• This position is designated as security-sensitive, requiring satisfactory background investigation, conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with established Frederick County policy. Estimated completion time for this background investigation is 30 days

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
 1) An evaluation of training and experience
 2) One or more interviews
 3) A pre-employment Security Sensitive background investigation
 4) A pre-employment physical examination

Salary : $18 - $29