SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER (SPO) - Leisure World of Maryland

Job Title: Special Police Officer (SPO)

Full-Time position: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Salary range: $20.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and 401(k)

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED. Three (3) or more years related experience in Criminal Justice, Security field and supervisory experience.

Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC), the property management company for Leisure World of Maryland, is a private, age-restricted community comprised of 29 community associations representing over 5,600 homes and extensive Trust operations, located in Silver Spring, Maryland is seeking an experienced Special Police Officer (SPO) to work a 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM shift. The schedule include weekends and it is subject to change based on operational needs. The Special Police Officer is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, the enforcement of criminal and motor vehicle laws, and the enforcement of regulations designed to protect the life and property of the residents on the property of Leisure World of Maryland.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Special Police Officer Commission.

Handgun (Wear and Carry) permit.

Automatic Electronic Defibrillation (AED) Certification.

CPR Certification.

Current valid driver's license with clean driving record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & BASIC DUTIES:

• Carries out the policies and instructions of the Security Department, Mutuals, and LWMC.
• Patrols the community/assigned on foot or using vehicle.
• Responsible for maintaining the peace and order, being observant of unauthorized persons, unauthorized situations, and emergencies. Takes appropriate action based on situation.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations.
• Enforce no trespass orders and apprehend or evict violators from premises using force only when necessary.
• Investigates and makes appropriate written reports on crimes, property damage, fires, sudden death, falls, and other incidents that meet the criteria of reportable as well as traffic and non-traffic accidents/incidents as well as reportable traffic accidents.
• Gather and record evidence.
• Interview suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Prepares a report of daily activities, any incidents/accidents occurring on the shift, maintains building/area security logs, documents irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized individuals, disoriented individuals, falls, property damage, traffic accidents, and other unusual occurrences.
• Provide assistance to residents in both emergency and non-emergency circumstances.
• Request medical assistance when necessary. Perform CPR/AED actions based on assessment of the situation/as needed as prescribed by training.
• Assists residents who are locked out.
• Performs welfare checks as requested. Responsible for pre and post duty inspection of vehicle, including but not limited to noting defects, maintaining cleanliness, fueling vehicle etc. Any defects are to be reported immediately to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Provides supplemental transportation as needed, including but not limited to ambulatory and non-ambulatory transportation services provided. Collects fees as they apply.
• Adheres to applicable regulations related to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA); correctly operating wheelchair lift with proper safety restraints as requested by passenger.
• Secures the administration building, clubhouses, and other buildings as required.
• Responds to dispatched calls both emergent and non-emergent as needed.
• Interacts with residents and visitors in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner.
• Ability to obtain necessary licensing in compliance with state regulations, including but not limited to Special Police Officer Commission and qualify for a wear and carry permit, as well as maintain necessary certifications/licenses needed to operate and/or carry department mandated equipment i.e. baton, handcuffs, OC spray.
• Maintains current licenses in good standing as required by state regulations, including but not limited to Special Police Officer commission and qualify for a wear and carry permit.
• Provides support, guidance, and direction to Gate Guards as needed.
• Assists with training of Gate Guards.
• Additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervises Security Guards on duty during his/her shift assignment. Is responsible for the daily direction, coordination, and evaluation of Security Guards during his/her shift assignment. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: In addition to the Leisure World of Maryland Corporation (LWMC) staff and contract personnel, the Special Police Officer's principal working relationships are Supervisory Special Police Officer, Operations Manager, Transportation Supervisor, community residents, their families and friends of family, employees of residents and vendors.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

We can offer you a challenging and rewarding environment with many opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve great results. If you want to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.