Security Officer I: Safeguard Patients & Campus

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer I to safeguard patients, staff, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors across campus. You will perform rounds, verify IDs, provide escorts, monitor CCTV, write incident reports, and ensure compliance with policies.

A Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days is required, with potential license requirements at certain locations. Responsibilities include enforcing security policies, inspecting packages, reporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

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.
• Must possess or obtain a Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days of employment pursuant to Maryland Senate Bill 760.
• 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

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer I to safeguard patients, staff, contractors, trainees, vendors, and visitors across campus. You will perform rounds, verify IDs, provide escorts, monitor CCTV, write incident reports, and ensure compliance with policies.

A Maryland Security Guard Certification within 30 days is required, with potential license requirements at certain locations. Responsibilities include enforcing security policies, inspecting packages, reporting