What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer 1P position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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Only Police Civilian Employee Association Members can apply
The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Security Officer I/II, grade P11/12 position in the Office of the Chief/Building Security Command Division.
About the Position
This position is that of a security officer designed to provide and maintain security at various county facilities and provides assistance and security to county employees and the visiting public. 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.
- Considerable knowledge of the physical configuration of the facility assigned.
- Provide security for county facilities by patrolling areas and securing doors, windows, and access areas.
- 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 experience as a Security Officer
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:
- Pass a drug screening.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Be willing to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
- 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.
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 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
