MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Officer Unarmed PRN

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOlney, MD, USA$18.70 - $32.72 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
One to two years of related security or law enforcement experience is required; an internal candidate with one year of MedStar tenure may be considered in lieu of related experience.
A valid state driver's license in good standing is required.
CPR certification for healthcare providers, including BLS and NRP, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 90 days.
Successful completion of MedStar initial training related to violence prevention, de-escalation, and crisis prevention intervention is required.
Verbal and written communication skills are required.
Interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to remain calm and thoughtful during a crisis is required.
Ability to assist in de-escalating situations involving strong emotions and conflict is required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to department goals and objectives while adhering to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and governmental and accreditation regulations.
Respond immediately to emergencies and provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.
Conduct designated security patrols throughout the facility, including hospital campus and grounds by security motor vehicle or bicycle when required.
Monitor the security and appearance of lobbies, waiting areas, elevators, and entrances.
Prepare and submit reports and logs of incidents, investigations, and activities, and maintain required department records, reports, and files.
Use nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help ensure staff, patients, visitors, and others remain safe and calm.
Provide way-finding, parking, delivery, and other requested information for the hospital and MedStar affiliates.
Respond to security and medical code calls; investigate incidents and accidents; gather information and evidence; notify appropriate authorities or superiors; and request backup as needed.
Testify at legal proceedings, hearings, and trials.
Work cross-functionally to maintain safe and secure environments.
Conduct foot patrols of hospital buildings and grounds; observe conditions, objects, or persons that may require police action; control access to and inspect packages of people leaving buildings; and report safety, security, and law violations.
Collect and secure patient valuables and lost-and-found articles.
Monitor the camera surveillance system.
Respond to circumstances in which the exercise of law enforcement authority may be required.
Interact with visitors and maintain designated security posts throughout the facility.
Communicate with security staff and the public to support quality outcomes for the security department.
Participate in meetings, committees, community outreach efforts, and multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
Prior experience in healthcare or a related field with a patient-first, customer-first mission is preferred.
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety certification as a Security Officer is preferred.
Basic computer skills are preferred.

About the Job

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. Security Officers are essential associates in a 24/7 environment and may be required to be flexible with scheduling and work "off-shifts."

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Immediately responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.

Conducts designated security patrols throughout the facility as directed. May be required to patrol the hospital campus/grounds via security motor vehicle or bicycle.

Monitors security and appearance of lobbies waiting areas elevators and entrances.

Prepares and submits reports and logs of all incidents investigations and activities. Maintains department records reports and files as required.

Proficient in and utilizes nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure staff patients visitors and all others remain safe calm and respected while onsite.

Provides assistance for way-finding parking deliveries and other requested information for the hospital and MedStar affiliates.

Responds to security and medical code calls. Investigates incidents and accidents. Gathers information and evidence. Notifies appropriate authorities or superiors and calls for back-up assistance as necessary.

Testifies at legal proceedings hearings and trials.

Works cross-functionally to ensure safe and secure environments.

Conducts foot security patrols of hospital buildings and grounds as required. Observes and monitors conditions objects or persons which might require police action. Controls access to and inspects packages of those leaving buildings. Reports all safety security and law violations.

Collects and secures patient valuables and lost-and-found articles.

Monitors camera surveillance system.

Responds to circumstances where the exercise of law enforcement authority may be required.

Interacts with visitors and maintains designated security posts throughout the facility as directed.

Ensures quality outcomes for the security department by communicating with security staff and the public.

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Experience

1-2 years related security or law enforcement experience required
In lieu of the related experience an internal candidate who has 1 year of MedStar tenure may be considered.
Prior experience in healthcare (or related field with a patient-first customer-first mission) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing required
IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer preferred
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
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
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 deescalating situations with strong emotions and conflict.
Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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