SECURITY OFFICER

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth seeks a security officer to help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and hospital property. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 0-6 months of related experience.

Candidates must complete CPR within 30 days, and obtain CPI non-violent crisis intervention, IAHSS certification, FEMA IS-100/200, and handcuffing certification within specified timeframes, plus department orientation and mandatory PFTs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-6 months related experience.
• Complete and maintain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Complete CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification within 3 months of employment.
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Certification within 3 months of employment.
• FEMA IS-100 and FEMA-200 completed within 6 months of employment.
• Complete department orientation within 3 months of employment.
• Handcuffing Certification within 3 months of employment.
• Mandatory bi-annual physical fitness tests (PFT) for CHS Security Department employees hired after Mar 2014.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, hospital personnel, visitors and property from hazards and threats.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, hospital personnel, visitors and property from careless, negligent or malicious acts, safety hazards, and fire.
• Education:
• Position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Unexpired, unsuspended driver’s license if incumbent will be required to drive as part of their routine job duties.
• Experience:
• Position requires 0-6 months related experience.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Complete and maintain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of the “Safe Patient Handling” course provided by CHS within 3 months employment.
• Satisfactory completion of CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification within 3 months of employment.
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Certification course within 3 months of employment.
• FEMA IS-100 and FEMA-200 completed within 6 months of employment.
• Complete department orientation within 3 months of employment.
• Handcuffing Certification within 3 months of employment.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively respond to emergencies via successful completion of mandatory bi-annual physical fitness tests (PFT)*. Failure to pass the PFT will result in a probationary period followed by termination for failing to meet the position's requirements. **Pertains to all officers hired after March 2014 and those officers hired before March 2014 who participate in the CHS Security Department Career Ladder. *PFT consists of a combination of the following maneuvers: 10 phase Physical Fitness Test requiring running, lifting, 30 push-ups and 30 sit-ups.