Public Safety Officer I

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, MD seeks a Public Safety Officer I to protect patients, staff and visitors. You will patrol entrances, monitor surveillance, respond to emergencies, and enforce safety policies in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This role requires at least 1 year in security or customer service, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to stand, walk, lift 50 lbs, and work rotating day shifts with weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Full valid driver’s license is required; MVR check and SambaSafety risk assessment will be conducted.
• At least 1 year of security or customer service experience required.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally run or climb stairs, restrain individuals as part of a team, and lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital entrances, units, parking areas, and grounds to deter hazards and ensure safety.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, access control points, and alarm systems.
• Respond to calls for assistance, providing escorts, directions, and support to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Enforce safety and security policies, including weapons screening and access control.
• Assist with emergency response, crowd control, and incident coordination with clinical teams.
• Conduct inspections of emergency exits, equipment, and life safety systems.
• Document incidents and maintain accurate activity logs.
• Participate in required training—including CPR, Narcan, Stop the Bleed, and de-escalation.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for all individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

21 years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition #:662867 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Security Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Public Safety Officer I

Johns Hopkins Health System

Schedule: Rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

About The Role

The Public Safety Officer I plays a key role in ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff within our healthcare facilities. This position supports a secure, welcoming environment by monitoring hospital grounds, responding to emergencies, and enforcing safety protocols. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin or advance a career in healthcare security.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital entrances, units, parking areas, and grounds to deter hazards and ensure safety.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, access control points, and alarm systems.
• Respond to calls for assistance, providing escorts, directions, and support to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Enforce safety and security policies, including weapons screening and access control.
• Assist with emergency response, crowd control, and incident coordination with clinical teams.
• Conduct inspections of emergency exits, equipment, and life safety systems.
• Document incidents and maintain accurate activity logs.
• Participate in required training—including CPR, Narcan, Stop the Bleed, and de-escalation.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for all individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Full valid driver's licence is required-
  • As part of the pre-employment process, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and a SambaSafety risk assessment will be conducted.
  • Candidates must have no more than 5 points on their MVR.
  • Candidates must also have no more than 8 points from driving-related infractions, violations, convictions or no more than 15 or more points resulting from any type of non-valid license status (expired, suspended, etc.) on their Samba risk assessment.
• At least 1 year of security or customer service experience required.
• Must be 21 years old .
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally run or climb stairs, restrain individuals as part of a team, and lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

What We’re Looking For

We seek individuals who are:

• Calm under pressure
• Professional and dependable
• Able to work collaboratively with clinical teams
• Committed to safety, service, and continuous learning

Working Conditions

• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and frequent walking/standing.
• Requires bending, reaching, running, climbing stairs, and occasional physical restraint as part of a team.
• Use of security systems, alarms, and weapons detection equipment.

Salary Range: Minimum 17.37/hour - Maximum 25.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.