Security Officer-Broadway (Sun-Thurs) (10 pm - 6 am)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute seeks a Security Officer I to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors across Institute facilities. You will enforce security policies, verify ID badges, escort individuals as needed, and monitor access points.

You may conduct investigations and prepare incident reports as part of daily duties. Responsibilities include responding to disturbances, ensuring areas are safe and secure, and assisting with training less experienced security personnel.

Qualifications

• Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days of start.
• Class “D” Maryland driver’s license with minimal points may be required depending on location.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors.
• Verify IDs and complete sign-in/out processes for all individuals without Institute-issued IDs.
• Enforce security policies and procedures across the campus.
• Inspect packages entering facilities to prevent contraband and ensure proper authorization.
• Arm/disarm alarms and monitor CCTV systems.
• Assist with investigations and document incidents with detailed reports.

Skills

Security procedures

Access control

Incident reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Job description

Overview

The Security Officer I is responsible for the safety and security of all patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors, utilizing Institute facilities. The incumbent will complete regular security rounds, check for and verify proper identification, sign-in/out individuals, provide escort services, control building ingress and egress, write reports, ensure adherence and compliance of Institute policies, and promptly respond to disturbances while on duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety and security of all patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors utilizing Institute's methods, protocol, policy, and procedure.
• Check for Kennedy Krieger Institute issued identification (ID) badges and complete the sign-in/out process for all patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors without Institute issued ID badges.
• Ensure enforcement and demonstrate compliance of all security related policies/procedures.
• Inspect packages carried out/entering buildings by patients, employees, contractors, trainees, vendors, or visitors to ensure that the individual has proper pass/authorization for removal and to keep out contraband.
• Arm/disarm alarm systems and monitor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems.
• Assist with investigations.
• Document and report all suspicious activity and prepare detailed reports as needed (i.e., Daily/monthly Activity Report, Security Incident Report, and Injury Reports).
• Ensure that assigned work environments are properly maintained and clean. Report safety/security issues, property defects, fire hazards, theft, and vandalism to appropriate authority in a timely fashion.
• Assist with training new/less experienced security officers and contract staff.

Qualifications

Must possess or obtain a Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days of.

May require Class “D” Maryland driver's license with no more than two points depending on assigned location.

EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.