Hospital Security Officer — Patient Safety (Day Shift)

Adventist HealthCare; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision,

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an experienced Security Officer to join Security Services and help extend care by maintaining safety for patients, staff, visitors and volunteers.

The role includes patrols, restraining where necessary, and coordinating with staff; requires BLS, US driver's license, hospital security experience; standard 40-hour days, day shift, salary $19.21–$24.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous security experience preferred in hospital setting.
• Must possess a US Driver’s License.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Ability to respond to physically demanding emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers.
• Conducts foot patrols of the facility and parking areas.
• Conducts vehicular patrols of the parking areas and off site locations.
• Assists with restraining violent patients.
• Use time and resources in a financially responsible manner.
• Foster group cohesiveness within the security department.
• Portrays a positive image of the organization.

Skills

Security experience

Driver's license

BLS certification

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adventist HealthCare in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an experienced Security Officer to join Security Services and help extend care by maintaining safety for patients, staff, visitors and volunteers.

The role includes patrols, restraining where necessary, and coordinating with staff; requires BLS, US driver's license, hospital security experience; standard 40-hour days, day shift, salary $19.21–$24.90 per hour.