Security Officer - Arrest Authority

Ascension Health Alliance; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Baltimore is seeking a dedicated security officer to ensure safety for staff and visitors. The role involves monitoring, incident management, and collaboration with local law enforcement. Candidates must be certified police officers or sheriffs. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Active Baltimore City Police Officer or Baltimore City Sheriff required.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security service to ensure a safe environment.
• Investigate and manage security incidents and hazards.
• Perform proactive monitoring of security threats.

Skills

Security Service

Incident Management

Monitoring

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree

Job description

Details

• Department: Security
• Schedule: Variable; 4-8 hour shifts
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Salary: $24.04 - $32.52 per hour

Required: Active Baltimore City Police Officer or Baltimore City Sheriff

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide security service to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

• Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
• Investigate, document and manage security incidents and hazards.
• Maintain knowledge/follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plan.
• May facilitate planned drills and simulations.
• Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety.
• Provide follow-up with local prosecution, law enforcement and court systems as applicable.
• Has authority to arrest for both felonies and misdemeanors under applicable law.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Certification by the City of Baltimore Police Department as an active Police Officer.
  • Certification by the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office as an active Sheriff.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Active Baltimore City Police Officer or Baltimore City Sheriff

Why Join Our Team

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.