Cleared Security Escort - MD

About the role

Cleared Security Escort Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Location: Columbia, Maryland
Schedule: 8 Hours a Day / Monday - Friday
Clearance: Top Secret / SCI

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge of written post orders, policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Escort and monitor visitors to and in designated areas within the site, including access control through confirmation of identification, conducting inspection of visitors and hand-carried items
• Maintain visitor access logs in accordance with post orders and/or company guidance
• Report and/or respond to incidents, security, and safety concerns in accordance with established post orders
• Guide, follow, observe and direct individuals throughout the site
• Prevent the disclosure/loss of sensitive or confidential information
• Auxiliary in controlling physical and electronic locks, unlocking/locking doors and areas
• Prevent theft of physical or intellectual property
• Auxiliary in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors and others
• Maintain standards of competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, including compliance with PGI policies and the Client’s Code of Conduct and Uniform Policy
• Execute and deliver various reports assigned by the Cleared Security Escort Manager
• Complete and maintain pre-assignment, client, State, and PGI sustainment training as directed
• Auxiliary in team collateral duties

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year as a security escort, or one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience
• A minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to complete a security officer training course and conduct regularly scheduled sustainment training
• Ability to operate various security screening related equipment
• Reliable transportation during all seasons
• Firm grasp on the use and implementation of technology, programs, and applications on data bearing devices
• Strong ability to learn new technology systems and programs
• Ability to troubleshoot and work through user level issues with technology platforms and applications
• Ability to demonstrate professional communication via verbal, written, and email correspondence
• A High School diploma or GED
• Ability to complete Security Guard Certification including the application process, fingerprints, and background investigation
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic random drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• A current State-issued Security Guard Certification
• A minimum of one (1) year of honorable military service, active or reserve, in any branch of the US Armed Forces
• Two (2) years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
• Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations experience in highly secure facilities
• Previous experience operating a Walk-Through Metal Detector, hand-held metal detector and hand-held radio

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend at the waist, knees
• Must have the physical ability to perform a variety of training functions
• Must be physically capable of standing an 8-hour post

Pay

Hourly Rate: $42.00 - $44.00

Schedule

8 Hours a Day / Monday - Friday