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City of Annapolis, MD

Police Cadet

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Law Enforcement Division: POLICE PART TIME CIVILIANS Opening Date: 03/28/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This is a part-time position in the Police Department.

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Active Law Enforcement Off Duty Officer

Hyattsville, MD

SECURITY INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS INC
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 1 - 5K employees

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 118 rated security

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Part-time

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Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As an Off Duty Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform general law enforcement duties including patrolling, checking property, maintaining order and public safety
  • Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
  • Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
  • Issue traffic and parking citations
  • Apprehend and question arrest suspects
  • Collect and preserves evidence
  • Conduct investigations
  • Respond to and assists in all medical emergencies.
  • Assist in conducting fire drills and evacuating buildings
  • Provides security escorts for personnel

Minimum Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
  • Active Duty Post Certified Law Enforcement Officer
  • Knowledge of law enforcement procedures
  • As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
  • As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.*A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only

Perks and Benefits:

  • Health insurance and 401k plans 
  • Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
  • Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more... 
Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID2026-1602076Employment Type: PART_TIME

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