Security Officer - FT - Nights - 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.
• Maintains good standing with the Maryland Department of State Police Licensing (MDSPLD) application, fingerprinting, certification and training requirements.
• Responds timely to all emergency calls throughout the facility following established guidelines.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into thefts, shortages and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents.
• 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.
• Provides staff education on safety topics and trains new Officers on all department policies and procedures.
• Performs regular patrols of assigned areas on main campus and its satellite office buildings and regularly inspects designated facilities, fire extinguishers, helipads, alarm systems, close circuit cameras and other security equipment as required; address and/or report any concerns and or issues.
• Maintains accountability for valuables/property and other forms of evidence, ensures safekeeping and maintains documentation.
• Assists with keys, verify and issue contractor badges, provide on campus traffic control, parking enforcement, monitors building systems.
• Readies and secures helicopter landing area. Escorts medical personnel to patient location. Provides support for patient transports. Provides safety escorts and assistance for staff, visitors and patients as requested.
• 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.
• May have to work other shifts as necessary.

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

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and ensure execution of disaster plans.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
• Ability to conduct preliminary investigations into thefts, shortages and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct.
• Ability to conduct hazard surveillance rounds and maintain good standing with the Maryland Department of State Police Licensing (MDSPLD).
• Ability to respond to emergency calls and follow established guidelines.
• Ability to conduct regular patrols and inspections of designated facilities.
• Ability to secure and prepare helicopter landing areas.
• Ability to escort medical personnel to patient locations and provide support for patient transports.
• Ability to contribute to the achievement of department goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform fire drills as required.
• Ability to adhere to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.

Benefits

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