Security Applicant Guidelines

Please review our security employment application process.
Individuals seeking positions as a Security Guard must complete the “PSA/MSP Employment Application” in this section,
as well as the “MSP Security Guard Application” in the Maryland State Police section.

If you are currently licensed as a Security Guard with Maryland State Police credentials,
please only fill out the “PSA/MSP Employment Application”.

When you have completed your respective employment application(s), please save the application onto your computer in a PDF format and then submit the formatted PDF employment application(s) to Protocol Security Agency
at “APPLY TODAY” located at the bottom of the Employment section.

Security Applicants Must:

1
Review the MSP Application (State Certification of Licenses Application)
- PSA will process your License Application with the Maryland State Police
- Licensing and Permitting based on MSP Certification for employment
2
Complete the PSA/MSP Employment Interactive Application
- Attachments are not required at the Interactive Application process
3
Complete the MSP Transfer of Certifications, if already Certified with the MSP
- PSA will process Transfer of Certifications with the Maryland State Police
4 Email the completed forms to [email protected]
5 Conduct a telephone and/or a face-to-face interview with a PSA Recruiter
6 Signed waivers authorizing PSA to conduct Background Investigations

PSA/MSP Employment Application

MSP Transfer of Certifications

PSA Offers a 20 Hour Training Program for Security Employment

After fulfilling the required training programs, you will be eligible to obtain licensed firearms. We also offer a discount on your training needs if you fulfill the criteria.

PSA Security Employees Will Be Trained On:

1 Instruction on report writing and forms; to include Guard logs
2 Complete training on Hand-Held Body Scanners
3 Complete on Communication Equipment and Procedures
4 Complete a First-Aid and CPR certified program
5 Maintain a professional uniformed and groomed appearance
6 Adhere to DHS security guidelines and general contractor security guidelines
7 Present a DOT CDL medical exam report within 90 days after employment

PSA Security Employees Will Have The Opportunity To:

1 Obtain an HQL to be an armed security guard
2 Obtain firearms handgun qualification training
3 Attend a 16 hour (2 days) wear and carry training class
4 PSA will discount all training session fees to prospective employees

Living Wage Requirements

Living wage requirements has service contracts with the State of Maryland as a prime contractor or a sub-contractor for armed and unarmed security guards services.

PSA must adhere to the Living Wage Requirements for Service Contracts.

Living Wage Requirements for Service Contracts:

Tier 1 Area includes Montgomery, Prince George’s, Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore Counties, and Baltimore City; and each covered employee shall be paid at least $14.45 per hour.

Tier 2 Area includes the other Maryland Counties that are not listed in the Tier 1 Area, and each covered employee shall be paid at least $10.93 per hour.

Contractor and sub-contractors are subject to pay each employee under the stipulated guidelines of the “Living Wage Law.”