Public Safety Sergeant

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Public Safety Sergeant for the East Baltimore Campus. Lead Public Safety Officers, coordinate patrols, access control, and emergency response to maintain a secure healthcare environment.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and leadership skills, with 5+ years in security or related public safety fields. Johns Hopkins offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years in security, law enforcement, military, or related public safety.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license with no more than 5 points and SAMBA safety score.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support officers and security staff during shifts.
• Coordinate daily security operations: patrols, surveillance, access control, and emergencies.
• Respond to incidents with timely and professional resolution.
• Conduct investigations, prepare reports, and document incidents.
• Assist with officer training and drills.
• Collaborate with hospital departments and external agencies to strengthen security.
• Promote professionalism and customer service within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Emergency response

Healthcare security experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or Security Management

Tools

Surveillance systems

Access control systems

Incident reporting software

Job description

Public Safety Sergeant

Johns Hopkins Medicine Careers

Location: East Baltimore Campus - Baltimore, MD
Department: Public Safety
Schedule: Full-Time | Weekends & Holidays Required

At Johns Hopkins Medicine, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, staff, and community. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Public Safety Sergeant to join our East Baltimore Public Safety team and help lead security operations across one of the nation’s premier academic healthcare systems.

Position Summary

The Public Safety Sergeant provides frontline leadership and operational oversight for Public Safety Officers and security personnel throughout the East Baltimore campus. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure healthcare environment through supervision, emergency response coordination, investigations, training support, and collaboration with hospital leadership and external agencies.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team leader with experience in healthcare security, law enforcement, military service, or public safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Public Safety Officers and security staff during assigned shifts
• Coordinate daily security operations including patrol, surveillance monitoring, access control, and emergency response
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and emergency situations while ensuring timely and professional resolution
• Conduct investigations, prepare reports, and document security-related incidents
• Assist with officer training, drills, and operational readiness initiatives
• Monitor security systems and recommend improvements to safety protocols and procedures
• Partner with hospital departments, local law enforcement, and emergency responders to strengthen campus security
• Promote professionalism, accountability, and customer service excellence within the department

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, or related public safety environment
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license with no more than 5 current points and a valid safety score verified through SAMBA
• Must be at least 21 years old

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field
• Healthcare security experience
• Specialized training in emergency response, crisis intervention, or security management
• Experience with surveillance systems, access control systems, and incident reporting software

Certifications & Licensing

• Maryland Security Guard License required within 90 days of hire
• IAHSS Supervisor Certification required
• Must successfully complete post-hire training including CPR, Narcan, Stop the Bleed, and de-escalation training

Why Join Johns Hopkins?

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Generous paid time off
• Supportive team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to serve a world-renowned healthcare institution

Salary Range: Minimum 26.51/hour - Maximum 43.76/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.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

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.