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. 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
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
- In lieu of the related experience, an internal candidate who has 1 year of medstar tenure may be considered. required and
- Prior experience in healthcare preferred (or related field with a patient-first, customer-first mission) preferred
- 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
- 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 - $31.61
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