Hospital Security Officer – Protect Patients & Property

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Rewards program

Job summary

Mercy Ridge is seeking a Security Officer to conduct scheduled rounds inside and outside the buildings, enforce facility policies, and respond to emergencies to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.

The role includes developing rapport with residents, visitors, and staff, producing detailed incident reports, and collaborating with Concierge for daily checks. CPR certification within 6 months is required, and one year of security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year experience in security preferred.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire or transfer. CPR must be current at all times.
• Special Police Commission preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Makes scheduled rounds both inside and outside the buildings to help maintain a safe and secure environment for residents and their property as well as company property.
• Enforces Mercy Ridge policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responds to all fire alarms and apartment emergency calls.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with residents, family members, visitors, vendors and co-workers, to assure safety & security procedures meet the needs of the facility.
• Assists with special security needs as they arise involving employees, visitors, and other members of the community.
• Provides detailed written reports of all incidents that occur during the shift and shares with community leadership.
• Maintains entrances in facility for safe passage at all times.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Partners with Concierge to complete daily up and about checks.
• Performs service related tasks as assigned to ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
• Maintains all tools, equipment and supplies in proper condition.
• Reports all incidents/accidents immediately. Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions equipment immediately, trained and knowledgeable in equipment lockout/tag out procedures. Assures that established safety regulations are followed at all times. Recognizes unsafe conditions and takes action or reports conditions to supervisor.
• Utilizes proper use of body mechanics and personal protective equipment ("PPE") and devices.
• Uses equipment, services and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Must be knowledgeable of legal requirements while conducting investigations and interviewing witnesses and suspects.
• Provides coverage for the front desk for staff breaks when needed.
• Assists with elevator malfunctions and entrapments, escorts emergency services to the location when needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Ridge is seeking a Security Officer to conduct scheduled rounds inside and outside the buildings, enforce facility policies, and respond to emergencies to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.

The role includes developing rapport with residents, visitors, and staff, producing detailed incident reports, and collaborating with Concierge for daily checks. CPR certification within 6 months is required, and one year of security experience is preferred.