Description
General Summary of Position
Ensures a safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors. Patrols hospital property, responds to calls for assistance, and reports on conditions, objects or persons which may impact the security and/or safety of patients, associates, physicians, visitors, or vendors, and responds according to established policies, procedures and regulations. Mentors and trains security staff. Assumes charge role as needed. Security Officers are essential associates in a 24/7 environment and may be required to be flexible with scheduling and work "off-shifts." May obtain and maintain State of Maryland and/or District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response, designated as an Unarmed Security Officer, assigned and deployed within the hospital consistent with the limitations of the Unarmed SPO commission from Maryland State Police or District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required and
- Associate's degree preferred
Experience
- 1-2 years Related security or law enforcement experience required or
- 1-2 years Medstar service in lieu of security experience required
- One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
Licenses and Certifications
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State (DRLIC) Valid driver's license. required and
- MD Special Police Commission - MDSPC Commissioned as a Special Police Officer by the State of Maryland State Police and/or District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department preferred and
- Special Police Officer - DC - SPO Commissioned as a Special Police Officer by the State of Maryland State Police and/or District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department preferred and
- If SPO, must satisfy ongoing training requirements to maintain SPO commission in Maryland and/or DC. required and
- IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer Basic Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification from IAHSS preferred and
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. and
- Must successfully complete all MedStar initial training related to violence prevention, de-escalation and crisis prevention intervention. required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and thoughtful during a crisis.
- Ability to assist in de-escalating situations with strong emotions and conflict.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $29.96
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