Security Officer - Emergency Relief (Varied Shifts, Weekends and Holidays)
$37,440–$53,248 year
On-site · Frederick, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Security Officer – Emergency Relief engages in hospital security patrols, escorts staff, visitors, and patients; responds to emergencies; conducts investigations; enforces security regulations; monitors CCTV and access control; assists with tissue recovery; participates in safety and security improvement initiatives; requires a valid Maryland driver’s license, background check, and certifications (IAHSS Basic Officer, CPR, de-escalation); performs duties across day-to-day security operations, customer service, and crisis management.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma required.
- No experience required, but 1-3 years of security or related experience preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland driver’s license or valid license from the state in which the employee resides and meet the following requirements: No violations within the previous 3 years to include DUI, reckless driving convictions or felony driving convictions.
- Must submit to and pass a criminal background check.
- Must obtain within the first 6 months and maintain throughout employment: De-Escalation Training
- Must obtain within first 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment: International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification, CPR
- Must demonstrate proper use of equipment and supplies according to established procedures within the first 90 days.
- Communicates by radio in a clear, concise and professional manner
- Understands and uses computer equipment, maintaining confidentiality of information and password
- Demonstrates proper use of patient restraint equipment.
- Adheres to department/hospital policies and procedures in performing duties and assignments
- Understands and informs others of hospital fire safety procedures
- Always wears appropriate protective equipment during interaction with patients
- Washes hands after every patient interaction
- Adheres to all safety-related and Security Department policies
- In the first 6 months demonstrate the ability to deal with, and effectively deescalate, anxious/stressed people and manage aggression; Effectively manage a high volume of activity.
- Patient Contact: knowledge of age-specific care as applicable
- Physical Requirements: Light Work - Lifting up to 20 pounds on an infrequent basis
- Working Conditions: Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category B – MAY have exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Reporting Relationship: Reports to Security Supervisor
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