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Security Officers Managed by First Coast Security (FCS)

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Position Title Security Officers Managed by First Coast Security (FCS)
FLSA Non-Exempt
FT/PT Part Time
Hours Per Week As needed
Work Schedule Varies depending on hiring needs
Position Salary Range
General Responsibilities
Interested in working for Public Safety at Howard Community College?
Work Performed
Security officers are an integral part of the College environment and must present a professional image reflective of the College. All security officers assigned to the College need to be actively alert, attentive, responsive to all assigned duties, neat and well-groomed in appearance, courteous, personable, sensitive to the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and possess qualities necessary to meet and communicate with persons of all levels. 

Prior to an officer’s assignment, each officer will be screened as to military, criminal, and arrest records, as well as sex offender registry. Drug testing will also be performed for each officer prior to assignment. Each security officer will have a copy of their fingerprints reviewed through the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Information pertaining to all records shall be provided to the employer prior to the assignment as a security officer at the College.

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Minimum Education Required
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
Other Knowledge Required
  1. Be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
  2. Possess a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof.
  3. Three (3) years of prior experience in security, military or law enforcement (Waiverable).
  4. Maryland Guard Card (once hired FCS will sponsor for application if you do not have a card).
  5. Valid State Driver license and reliable transportation.
  6. Read, Speak, Write, and understand English.
Working Conditions
Division Public Safety (Div)
Department Public Safety
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number NB025P
Number of Vacancies 3
Best Consideration Date 08/26/2022
Job Open Date 05/05/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Applicant Instructions
If interested contact the undersigned by email rschnitker@fcssecurity.us

Richard W. Schnitker, Ed.D.
Investigator
Howard Community College Public Safety
First Coast Security (FCS)
Office 443.518.5500

rschnitker@fcssecurity.us
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1803
EEO Statement
Here are some of the Benefits of working with First Coast Security (FCS) onsite at Howard Community College
  1. Tuition reimbursement for contract employee’s (part-time or full-time after (6) months continuous employment)
  2. Set schedules, (8) hour shifts (0800-1600, 1600-0000, 0000-08000) 24/7 operation
  3. (7)-Paid Holiday’s each calendar year
  4. Uniforms supplied by FCS at no cost to officers – Officers responsible for own footwear
  5. Trained as a Mobile Officer and opportunity for Mountain Bike Patrol Officer if qualified
  6. Opportunity to become a Dispatch/CCTV operator
  7. Opportunity for advancement to supervisory positions

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