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  • Armed Protection Specialist - Silver Spring

  • Cognizance Protection Company
  • Silver Spring, Maryland 20906 United States View Map
Description

The Armed Protection Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for restaurant guests, employees, vendors, and property. This position serves as a visible deterrent to criminal activity while providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. The Armed Protection Specialist will monitor activities, enforce property rules, respond to incidents, and assist in maintaining order during business operations.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct armed security patrols of assigned properties and facilities.
  • Monitor and protect client assets, personnel, and visitors.
  • Maintain a visible presence to deter theft, vandalism, trespassing, and other criminal activities.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, and alarms.
  • Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and suspicious activities.
  • Enforce client policies, site procedures, and security protocols.
  • Control access to facilities by verifying identification, credentials, and visitor authorization.
  • Assist with emergency evacuations, medical emergencies, and crisis situations.
  • Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders when necessary.
  • Maintain radio communication and remain alert throughout the assigned shift.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional interactions with clients, visitors, and employees.
  • Safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Active Maryland Security Guard Certification.
  • Active Maryland Wear and Carry Permit.
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
  • Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior armed security, military, law enforcement, or executive protection experience.
  • Experience working in faith-based organizations, schools, community centers, or places of worship.
  • Training in threat assessment, active shooter response, and emergency management.
  • Familiarity with access control systems and surveillance equipment.

Pay Rate:$26.00 per hour

All Armed Protection Specialists are expected to exemplify the company's core values:

Integrity • Honor • Duty • Excellence

Employees must maintain a professional appearance, adhere to all company policies, complete assigned training requirements, and provide exceptional service while protecting the interests of our clients and communities.
Description

The Armed Protection Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for restaurant guests, employees, vendors, and property. This position serves as a visible deterrent to criminal activity while providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. The Armed Protection Specialist will monitor activities, enforce property rules, respond to incidents, and assist in maintaining order during business operations.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct armed security patrols of assigned properties and facilities.
  • Monitor and protect client assets, personnel, and visitors.
  • Maintain a visible presence to deter theft, vandalism, trespassing, and other criminal activities.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, and alarms.
  • Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and suspicious activities.
  • Enforce client policies, site procedures, and security protocols.
  • Control access to facilities by verifying identification, credentials, and visitor authorization.
  • Assist with emergency evacuations, medical emergencies, and crisis situations.
  • Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders when necessary.
  • Maintain radio communication and remain alert throughout the assigned shift.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional interactions with clients, visitors, and employees.
  • Safeguard confidential and sensitive information.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Active Maryland Security Guard Certification.
  • Active Maryland Wear and Carry Permit.
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
  • Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening.
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior armed security, military, law enforcement, or executive protection experience.
  • Experience working in faith-based organizations, schools, community centers, or places of worship.
  • Training in threat assessment, active shooter response, and emergency management.
  • Familiarity with access control systems and surveillance equipment.

Pay Rate:$26.00 per hour

All Armed Protection Specialists are expected to exemplify the company's core values:

Integrity • Honor • Duty • Excellence

Employees must maintain a professional appearance, adhere to all company policies, complete assigned training requirements, and provide exceptional service while protecting the interests of our clients and communities.
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