SECURITY ATTENDANT MANAGER II

State of Maryland; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health Benefits Package (Med

Vision, Prescription and Dental

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal, 6

Retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Free Mass Transit

Job summary

State of Maryland’s Spring Grove Hospital Center seeks a Security Department leader to manage the full Security Team on the Catonsville campus. The role involves call-in duty during emergencies, patient movement and restraint tasks, and staffing rounds across all shifts.

Candidates should have 4+ years in security with 2+ years in supervision, plus high school graduation and regulatory compliance awareness. Strong MS Office and Google Workspace skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education.
• Four years of security experience with two years in a supervisory role in psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities, or similar settings.
• Citizenship or resident alien status; age 21+; background, interview and medical screening as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Security Department at Spring Grove Hospital Center.
• May be required to be on call during emergencies and staffing shortages; move and position patients or apply restraints as needed.
• Conduct rounds during day, evening or night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Healthcare security

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Google Workspace

Job description

Introduction

Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds. We are located in Catonsville, previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live! Convenient to DC. Baltimore and BWI airport, our 180-acre wooded campus feels more like a college setting. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive health benefits package, 11 paid holidays and 6 personal days annually, pension and retirement savings plans, training opportunities, free onsite parking and much more! Join our team and be a part of the change!

GRADE

CORR 0009

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Spring Grove Hospital Center
Catonsville, MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

This position will oversee the entire Security Department at Spring Grove Hospital Center (SGHC). This position may be subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages; be required to move and position patients or apply physical restraints; and making rounds during day, evening or night shifts, which may include weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School diploma or high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• Experience: Four years of experience providing security to patients or inmates or youths committed by courts to psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities or juvenile detention centers, two years of which must have been in a position that included supervisory responsibility.
• Notes:
  
  1. The above educational requirement is set by the Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
  2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in Correctional Officer/Specialist classifications or Internment/ Resettlement Specialist and Correctional specialty codes in the security field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising security personnel in a healthcare and/or psychiatric facility.
• Experience utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace for creating reports, managing documents and tracking security incidents.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Employees who have not already done do must meet the selection standards required and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a Correctional Officer during their probationary period, (Article 41, Section 4-301). Selection standards for correctional officer training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:
  
  1. U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status.
  2. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  3. A complete background investigation.
  4. Oral interview.
  5. Physical examination.
• 2. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, must have a telephone at their place of residence.
• 3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

• Meaningful Work
• Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
• Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
• Retirement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
• Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.