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Special Police Officer

Children's National Hospital

Washington (District of Columbia)

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USD 37,000 - 63,000

Full time

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Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Special Police Officer responsible for ensuring the safety of its patients, staff, and property. In this role, you will respond to emergencies, conduct security patrols, and utilize advanced access control technology. The position requires effective communication, crisis management skills, and a minimum of a High School Diploma. Candidates with 2 years of experience as a Special Police Officer will be preferred, and you should hold a valid US Driver's license and CPR certification.

Qualifications

2 years work experience as a Special Police Officer preferred.
Valid US Driver's license required.
Knowledge of the criminal code in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Provide protective services and ensure safety of patients and staff.
Perform security patrols of the hospital campus.
Respond to emergency situations and enforce hospital policies.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to handle volatile situations

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Children's National Hospital provided pay range

This range is provided by Children's National Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$37,232.00/yr - $62,046.40/yr

Special Police Officers (SPO's) will provide protective services for the patients, families, staff, and property of Children's National Health System (CNHS). As directed, CNHS SPO's respond to emergency situations while enforcing the established hospital policies and in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia. Department personnel must maintain a tactful and courteous demeanor in the exercising of duties. Will perform access control using state of the art technology in order to ensure the safety of patients. Will perform security patrols of entire campus to proactively identify risks to the hospital. Frequently works with medical professionals in advancement of patient safety.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

2 years Work experience as a Special Police Officer (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Valid US Driver's license required.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to climb stairs in response to emergency situations.

Must be able to wear department issued body armor.

Must be able to work outdoors if necessary.

Ability to handle volatile situations under stressful conditions.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Knowledge of the criminal code in Washington, DC.

Experience working as an emergency responder (law enforcement, fire/rescue, military).

Knowledge of HIPP A rules and restrictions

Required Licenses And Certifications

Special Police Officer commission from the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department .Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Safety

Perform productive security patrols of the hospital, garage and perimeter; recognize conditions which are or will compromise the security and/or safety of the organization and take immediate action to mitigate; proactively and consistently submit work orders to correct safety/security violation discovered during patrols.
Immediately notify supervisors of security/safety-related problems or issues.
Take proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances and other criminal incidents.
Check to ensure that visitors and staff members are wearing proper identification badges/passes; ensure that visitors are properly identified and proactively address issues with non-compliance with visitors which are observed during patrols; adhere to departmental and hospital policies, procedures and directives as it relates to the management and processing of visitors to the hospital.
Adhere to post orders for all fixed and patrol positions.

Emergency Response

Ensure a timely and appropriate response for emergency situations.
Ensure that the applicable policies, procedures and directives are followed according to the specifics of the emergency situation.
Able to effectively de-escalate disruptive behavior.
Able to remain in control of emotions and not take acting out behavior exhibited by others personally.

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

Shepherd Park & RDI

Job

Facilities / Security

Organization

Operations

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Variable

Work Schedule

varies

Job Posting

Jun 25, 2025, 8:44:57 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

37232

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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