Security Officer, Night Shift, Security Services

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD is hiring an experienced Security Officer for the Security Services team. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and volunteers while supporting emergency response and orderly operations.

You will patrol indoors and in parking areas, assist with restraining violent individuals, and operate with fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Active US Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively with security, staff and the public to support quality security 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 and respond to emergency calls.

Skills

Security experience

US Driver's License

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shady Grove Medical CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.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.As a Security Officer you will:• 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 include:• High School Diploma or equivalent• Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting Preferred• Must possess a US Driver’s License• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required• Must be able to respond to physically demanding emergency callsWork Schedule:Employment Type: Full-timeHours per Week: 40 hrs/weekTypical Daily Schedule: 12 AM–8:30 AMShift Type: NightWeekend Requirements: Required/ every weekend rotation (Days off during the week)Holiday Requirements: Required /Follow company holiday calendarOn-Call: noShift Differential Eligible: YesPay Range:$19.21 - $24.90If 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)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.We do this by offering:Work life balance through nonrotating shiftsRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseFree Employee parkingMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hireEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting periodVoluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insuranceSubsidized childcare at participating childcare centersTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supportAs a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. 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