Security Officer, Day Shift, Security Services

Adventist HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Retirement contribution and match

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking an experienced Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and the facility. You will patrol on foot and by vehicle, respond to emergencies, and support a mission-driven team in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior hospital security experience, a valid US driver’s license, and BLS certification. Work is full-time, with day shifts, weekend requirements, and shift differential eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Must possess a US Driver’s License and qualify for Maryland Special Police Commission.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively with security, staff and the public to ensure quality outcomes.
• Conduct foot patrols of the facility and parking areas.
• Conduct vehicular patrols of parking areas and off-site locations.
• Assist with restraining violent patients.
• Utilize time and resources in a financially responsible manner.
• Foster group cohesiveness within the security department.
• Portray a positive image of the organization.

Skills

Security experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Security Officer for our Security Services department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for our patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers.
• Ensure quality outcomes for security department by communicating effectively with security, staff and the public.
• Conduct foot patrols of the facility and parking areas.
• Conduct vehicular patrols of the parking areas and off-site locations.
• Assist with restraining violent patients.
• Use time and resources in a financially responsible manner.
• Foster group cohesiveness within the security department
• Portray a positive image of the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting
• Must possess a US Driver’s License
• Must qualify for a Maryland Special Police Commission (Clean Criminal History required)
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must be able to respond to physically demanding emergency calls

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Shift Type: Day Weekend
• Requirements: Required every weekend, 2 days off during the week
• Holiday Requirements: Required/Follow company holiday calendar
• On-Call: no
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Compensation

• Pay Range: $19.21 - $24.90
• If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. (“Nicotine products” include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Our Mission

We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.

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