Brook Lane Security Officer Main Campus

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Brook Lane Security Officer to ensure safety on-site at their Hagerstown campus. The role requires maintaining visibility in patient units, monitoring access points, and employing conflict management techniques. Candidates should have a strong customer service background and a high school diploma, with a preference for those with prior safety experience. A commitment to supporting a safe environment and the well-being of staff and patients is essential.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Shift Differential Pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public; demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Prior safety/security experience in healthcare or long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains visibility on in-patient units and monitors entrances.
• Interacts with the public and uses de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts.
• Monitors alarm and security systems and assists with emergency management duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Verbal De-escalation

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Associate degree in related field preferred

Job description

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• Maintains visibility on in-patient units.
• Monitors entrances in assigned location or via video surveillance.
• Interacts with the public and provides effective/excellent customer service.
• Uses verbal or de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts.
• Inspects, secures, and records all patient belongings upon entering the building and ensures that the belongings are returned upon discharge or exit from the building.
• Ensures that all employees and visitors have proper credentials for accessing buildings (ID badges or passes).
• Takes proactive steps to create a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors alarm and security systems.
• Operates the Access Control Systems and access cards.
• Records relevant shift-related activities in Security Log.
• Day Room presence during mealtimes (Adolescent and Tween Units)
• Family visitation (retrieve patient from hospital unit and escort to and from the Hobby-skills Room and remain with patient during visitation).
• 1:1s in the hospital units (change/rotate every 2 hours).
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

VISIBILITY/SECURITY MONITORING

• Maintains visibility on in-patient units.
• Monitors entrances in assigned location or via video surveillance.
• Interacts with the public and provides effective/excellent customer service.
• Uses verbal or de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts.
• Inspects, secures, and records all patient belongings upon entering the building and ensures that the belongings are returned upon discharge or exit from the building.
• Ensures that all employees and visitors have proper credentials for accessing buildings (ID badges or passes).
• Takes proactive steps to create a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors alarm and security systems.
• Operates the Access Control Systems and access cards.
• Records relevant shift-related activities in Security Log.
• Day Room presence during mealtimes (Adolescent and Tween Units)
• Family visitation (retrieve patient from hospital unit and escort to and from the Hobby-skills Room and remain with patient during visitation).
• 1:1s in the hospital units (change/rotate every 2 hours).
  
  

INTERVENTIONS

• Responds to disruptive situations as needed (angry visitors, suspect person, etc.) as an interim measure prior to calling law enforcement.
• Responds to patient escalation events, restraint, and seclusion incidents in the hospital. Assists in restraining individuals who present a safety risk as clinically determined by an RN or physician in accordance with therapeutic intervention programs.
• Calls for law enforcement support when needed.
• Responds to emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or other alarms in compliance with established policies and procedures.
  
  

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DUTIES

• Executes emergency procedures
• Monitors performance and effectiveness of hospital fire protection systems, including the fire and emergency drills as scheduled.
• Assists with the department’s responsibilities for compliance with The Joint Commission standards and NFPA requirements as assigned.
• Prepares written security incident reports as needed
• Completes training related to emergency management as assigned.
• Assists in the annual delivery of Emergency Management Preparedness training as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

• Patient transports (radiology, lab, urgent care, ER, direct admits from NV or Frederick, etc.).
• Transport laundry to EVS Department near the end of the shift.
• Transport trash from end of hospital units (placed at the nursing station side of the unit doors) to the EVS department near the end of the shift.
• Transport meal carts back to Dietary Department following hospital meals.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Education – High School Degree or equivalent required; Associate degree in related field preferred.

Experience – Prior safety/security experience in a healthcare or long term care setting preferred. Experience working with the public; demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Licensure/Certification – Valid Driver’s License, A driving record as required by law for vehicle expected to operate. No record of moving violations in the past three years is preferred. Certified copy of driving record is required to be provided by team member annually on date of birth. Acknowledgement with signature to “Attestation A” of Meritus Vehicle Management Use and Control policy. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Experience working with the public; demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Strong verbal de-escalation skills to avert conflict.

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
  
  

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

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