DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Arrive on time, in uniform to your assigned post
Perform security patrols of designated areas by vehicle or foot throughout the duration of your shift
Keep a daily log of all activity during your assigned shift
Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property
Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

High school diploma or equivalent
Current Maryland Security Guard Certification (PREFERRED)
Strong observational and communication skills
Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
Prior military, law enforcement, or armed security experience preferred

Guards will be expected to patrol by foot, interior and exterior of large facilities. Duties are to include prolonged standing at entry/exit and control points, pedestrian and vehicle traffic control stations with heavy volume. Requires rapid response to emergency situations involving personnel, costly equipment and facilities. Requires mental alertness and mental stability in dealing with people and emergencies. Some contracts, or assignments, may require higher, other, or special physical standards.

Functional Requirements
- Moderate lifting in normal functions, 15-44 pounds
- In emergency situations possible heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling.
- Reaching above shoulders
- Bending below waist
- Use of fingers
- Use of Both Hands
- Standing (possibly up to 8 hours)
- Walking (possibly up to 8 hours)
- Running in emergency and required situations
- Climbing, use of arms and legs
- Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
- Ability to see (with peripheral vision)
- Far vison correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other.
- Depth Perception
- Ability to distinguish basic colors.
- Ability to hear (aid permitted)

Environmental Factors

Outside and inside
Possibly excessive heat, cold, dampness, chilling, humidity, or dry conditions.
Possibly excessive noise (and ear protection must be worn).
Possibly electrical components and/or energy.
Possibly slippery and/ or uneven walking surfaces
Possibly working on ladders and/or scaffolding
Possibly working around moving objects and/or vehicles.
Possibly working alone or closely with others
Probably protracted and/or irregular hours of work

WATKINS SECURITY AGENCY INC

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