Security Officer, Variable Part-Time Weekend Shift, Security

Adventist HealthCare; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee parking

Weekend shifts

Recognition and rewards for expertise

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to protect patients, staff, visitors and volunteers and to maintain a safe environment. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, prior security experience (hospital setting preferred), and a Maryland Driver’s License.

The role includes foot and vehicular patrols, responding to emergencies, assisting with restraining violent patients, and supporting the security team to deliver

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior security experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Maryland Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and volunteers.
• Conduct foot and vehicular patrols of the facility and parking areas.
• Respond to emergencies and security incidents promptly.
• Assist with restraining violent patients when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with security, staff and the public.

Skills

Security

Patrols

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maryland Driver's License

Job description

Fort Washington Medical CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Security Officer who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.As a Security Officer you will be responsible for:1. Ensuring a safe environment for our patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers2. Ensuring quality outcomes for security department by communicating effectively with security, staff and the public3. Using time and resources in a financially responsible manner4. Fostering group cohesiveness within the security department5. Portraying a positive image of the organization.Qualified candidates will possess:• High School Diploma or equivalent• Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting.• Must possess Maryland Driver’s LicenseDescription of Working Conditions:• Required to wear a uniform while on duty.• Required to lift decedents on occasion• Conducts foot patrols of the facility and parking areas.• Conducts vehicular patrols of the parking areas and off site locations• Assists with restraining violent patients• Must be able to respond to physically demanding emergency callsAt Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:• Work life balance through non rotating shifts• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise• Free Employee parkingAs 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. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.Join the Adventist Healthcare team today! Apply now to be considered.Work Schedule:• Employment Type : Variable Part-Time• Hours per Week: 16 hrs/week• Shift Type: Weekends (Rotating)• Holiday Requirements: Rotating holidaysPay Range:$19.21 - $24.90If the salary range is not displayed 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 expertise403(b) retirement planFree Employee parkingEmployee 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. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!COVID-19 VaccinationAdventist 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 StatementTobacco 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 OpportunityAdventist 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.