Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety has an exciting opportunity for a Security Guard Supervisor. Under general supervision, supervises a team of security guards and lead security guards to ensure the protection of buildings and properties and safeguards occupants and visitors during normal operations and special events.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety's mission is to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We will provide professional public safety services ethically and fairly through education, engagement, and collaboration. We will adhere to the Core Values of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Read the full Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan here: /.

Benefits: Non-Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

All team members of Administration and Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore are committed to the following guiding principles. By living these guiding principles on a daily basis, we contribute to making UMB an institution that we all can take pride in, one that generates job satisfaction, and one that will be better poised to improve the human condition and serve the public good.

W - Well-Being and Sustainability
I - Innovation and Discovery
S - Service Excellence and Accountability
E - Equity and Justice
R - Respect and Integrity

Primary Duties:

1. Determines work priorities, plans, and distributes work assignments, and reviews work to ensure work completed is accurate, timely, professional, and in compliance with established regulations. Provides guidance and training to a team of security guards.
   
2. Develops and coordinates staffing schedules to ensure coverage at all established security posts for each shift; that each security guard on shift understands the requirements for that post, including completion of security logs.
   
3. Conducts audits of security logs to ensure compliance to established procedures.
   
4. Reviews, communicates, and provides appropriate training on changes/additions to normal routines, updates to any security alarm and camera systems, security software, badge recognition and validation process, and emergency situations responses.
   
5. Assists leadership in overseeing shift activities, including providing input for performance evaluations.
   
6. Performs all the duties of a security guard.
   

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Five (5) years progressively responsible related experience to include at least one (1) year in supervisory capacity.

Preferred Experience: Prior security experience preferred. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license strongly preferred.

Other: Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to supervise and train assigned staff; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to complete basic reports, ability to learn and use laptop, desktop, and other specialized computer systems configured for security operations, ability to assist emergency response teams from supporting police and fire departments, ability to operate two-way communications devices, cell phones, and desk phones. Knowledge of the operations and application of security systems and protocol for maintaining physical security of staff and facilities. Skilled in diagnosing operational problems and implementing corrective action.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are not eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

*Note: New hires will receive a 2.5% adjustment to their base salary upon successful completion of the probationary period.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

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