Security Officer - FT - Evenings - Anne Arundel Med Ctr

About the role

To provide personal and asset protection for patients, visitors and employees throughout the Medical Center facility, and to prevent any potential hazardous conditions through continuous monitoring of all areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains personal and asset security by conducting complete and thorough hazard surveillance rounds with strong emphasis on protecting patients, staff and hospital property.
• Maintain good standing with the Maryland Department of State Police Licensing (MDSPLD) application, fingerprinting, certification and training requirements.
• When stationed in the Control Center responsible for the continuous monitoring of the CCTV for unwarranted actions and maintain the written/computer logs and email correspondence as per established policy.
• Responds timely to all emergency calls throughout the facility following established guidelines.
• Responds quickly, calmly, and effectively in emergency situations, including assisting with patient restraints as needed.
• Manage emergency situations and ensure execution of disaster plans; notifies appropriate leadership of emergency situations.
• Counsels and educates staff on safety topics and trains new Officers on all department policies and procedures.
• Conducts various levels of personal safety screening for weapons, contraband and any other unauthorized items permitted in the facility using different forms of manual and electronic screening devices to ensure a safe environment of care to heal, work and learn.
• Participates in crisis intervention with staff, patients, visitors and others, to restore and maintain order as quickly and safely as possible by applying the knowledge of growth and development across the life span to the care of patient.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Performs fire drills as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of Health care Safety and Security experience preferred but not required.
• Must pass a criminal records background check prior to employment.
• Maryland Security Guard Card preferred.
• Possess strong verbal, interpersonal communications skills and excellent customer service a must.
• Successfully complete Conflict Management training and demonstrate the ability to non-escalate, de-escalate and ensure safe physical stabilization tactics within six months.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland driver’s license or valid license from the state in which the employee resides with no more than two (2) Points on current driving record.
• Applicants must be able to obtain State of Maryland Guard Card and maintain good standing with the Maryland State Police.
• BLS/CPR Certification through the American Heart Association is preferred and must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Iahss Basic Officer Certification preferred, required for any promotion.

Skills

• Strong verbal, interpersonal communications skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Conflict Management training.
• Physical stamina to handle heavy lifting and exertion.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees.
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs.

Pay

$19—$23 USD

Schedule

Heavy Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.