Security Officer, Rotating Shift

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for employees and patients. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and offers a competitive hourly wage. The position emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and effective communication in maintaining safety standards within the healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of healthcare security strongly preferred.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and rights of patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and patients.
• Prevent thefts, assaults, and injuries through enforcement of rules.
• Handle potentially combative patients and ensure safety.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Company Description

At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day. Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Company Description

At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day. Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Under moderate supervision, maintains a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, physicians and visitors. Protects persons and property by preventing fires, thefts, assault, injuries and acts of vandalism through the enforcement of departmental rules and regulations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

To qualify for the position, the candidate must obtain high school diploma or equivalent. One year of Healthcare Security strongly preferred.

CONDITIONS:

The new hire or transfer employee will remain within this job category for a probationary period of six months. With a satisfactory criteria based performance evaluation, the employee will advance to a regular status employee. If the evaluation is not satisfactory, the employee will be terminated.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of patients and confidentiality of health system and departmental documents required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with patients, physicians, health system officials, other health system personnel and the general public is essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic math functions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to prioritize work responsibilities; think and act independently with limited supervision.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Must complete certification training in Non-violence Crisis Intervention as scheduled by the Manager, Security, or designee.
• Must complete IAHSS Basic Healthcare Security Training within the first 45 days.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete CPR training within the first 45 days of hire.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Works in all areas of hospital, with exposure to combative patients, fluctuating temperatures, and loud noise. Requires walking and standing approximately 70% of the time, requires sitting approximately 30% of the time. Requires handling combative patients, weighing in excess of 100 lbs.; requires pushing, pulling and lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs., approximately 30% of the time. Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and/or blood and body substances and hazardous materials requiring the observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $17.35-$21.19
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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