Banneker Douglas Museum Annapolis, MD

What you'll do...

The Unarmed Guard (UG) is a part of TCS Security, which protects our client’s premises, assets, personnel, and maintains a high visibility presence, and prevents illegal or inappropriate actions. The primary function of each guard shall be to serve as the first point of contact for visitors entering each building and to properly screen all non-official visitors before they approach the reception area and/or take a seat. Additional duties shall apply to specific offices as indicated below. The UG’s responsibility is to provide unarmed guard services and maintain a safe and secure environment for the employees and visitors of the Internal Site and External Site.

Day to day you’ll …

• Provide basic site monitoring, perimeter survey, public information assistance, holds a single post, and emergency notification and assistance
• Ensure to carry out oral and written instructions and instruct others on necessary rules, duties, and functions.
• Ensure to deal professionally, courteously, and effectively with the public
• Ensure no unauthorized person or persons are in the building and observe activities of individuals in the building to ensure that building rules and regulations are observed by requesting compliance
• Perform duties as required by Post Orders, SOPs, and all other sites, company, and contract requirements
• Obtain proper driver’s license/photo ID for all visitors prior to granting access to the building; issue the appropriate visitor ID badge(s) to the visitor, ensure that all visitors are escorted to their destinations when required
• Control access to parking lots; enforce rules on parking in permit areas, visitor parking areas and restricted parking areas
• Use security equipment such as electronic access card scanners, and personnel and vehicle-searching equipment if applicable
• Refrain from alcohol consumption eight (8) hours prior to their shift and not report to duty under the influence of any alcohol or narcotic
• Utilize cell phones only when their use does not interfere with assigned duties
• Maintain the cleanliness of their work area and equipment
• Report any unusual activity or security violations to the facility manager
• Safely use government property if assigned, and immediately report lost, damaged, or stolen government to a direct supervisor or the next personnel in the chain of command