Security Officer II

This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:

(1) Current Montgomery County Government employees;

(2) Montgomery County employees who were affected by reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights;

(3) Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program

(LOSAP); or

(4) Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24

months of completion of internship.

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Please Note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $57,596 to $90,149, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Security Services Division is a component of the Montgomery County Department of Police. Our primary responsibility is to provide daily, direct security services to County facilities and employees.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Division is currently looking for a Senior Security professional to work in the capacity of a Corporal who is ready to lead, coordinate, and mentor a group of Security Officers at Progress Place. Progress Place is a Montgomery County-owned facility in Silver Spring that provides essential services to individuals experiencing homelessness and

other human service issues. It houses three primary programs: Shepherd's Table, Interfaith Works, and Mobile Med. These programs offer meals, case management, medical care, clothing, and housing support. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to safety and security.

As a Corporal assigned to Progress Place, you will play a critical role in working with the assigned Sergeant to maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for clients, staff, and volunteers. This is a permanent assigned post with primary hours Monday through Friday requiring strong leadership, sound judgment, and a compassionate approach to working with vulnerable populations.

An example of duties includes, but is not limited to:

• This is senior level security work in the guidance and leadership of Security Officers assigned to Progress Place
• Provides recommendations for changes in procedures as necessary.
• Mentors and provides on-the-job training to Security Officers.
• Monitor and respond to incidents involving clients, staff, or the public.
• Ensures Security Officers are in proper uniform and ensures they are properly equipped with security

equipment.

• Reports factual information concerning security incidents to law enforcement/emergency services

personnel; may control the scene until the arrival of law enforcement/emergency services personnel.

• Confronts individuals who cause disturbances in buildings, offices, or other public facilities and issues
• Performs related duties as required.
• Duties listed are not meant to be all-encompassing

Experience: Three (3) years experience in security work involving multiple facilities and buildings.

Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

LICENSE: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

• Experience working in Montgomery County MD security.
• Experience working as security in environments such as homeless shelters, crisis intervention centers, or facilities supporting at-risk individuals.
• Experience providing customer service.
• Experience using computer software applications and writing reports.
• Experience utilizing security systems, to include CCTV/video, access control, and alarm notification software.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.