Special Police Officer Part Time Nights

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Security Officer for night shifts (Fri-Mon, 11 PM - 7:30 AM). This role is responsible for maintaining security, patrolling hospital grounds, and ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. Candidates must possess a Special Police Officer Commission and be able to perform various essential duties in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Special Police Officer Commission within 60 days.
• Eligible for hire as Security Officer upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting patients, employees, and hospital grounds.
• Patrols hospital to prevent incidents like theft or vandalism.
• Reports safety concerns and interacts with local police as needed.

Skills

Patrolling

Monitoring

CCTV Operation

Assisting Visitors

Education

Special Police Officer Commission

Eligible for Security Officer

Job description

Nights (32hrs), Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, 11pm – 7:30am

Responsible for providing protection and security for patients, employees, visitors, hospital grounds and assets as assigned.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Special Police Officer Commission 60 Days, (Required) And
Eligible for Security Officer Upon Hire .

Job Functions
Essential job duties:

• Patrols hospital and surrounding grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and intruders

• Monitors conduct of visitors and questions unauthorized persons when necessary.

• Reports to occurrences such as violence, disorderly conduct, theft, etc. Interacts with MPD as required.

• Reports safety concerns, fire hazards and protective service violations.

• Escorts staff and visitors to parking garage and other hospital areas upon request.

• Enforces established hospital/departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, environmental and infection control, safety, etc.

• Proficiently operate CCTV, Card Access and other security systems.

• Staff the Command Center and proficiently operate telephone system.

• Staff the reception desk and assist visitors in a professional manner.

• Attends QBS/Safety-Care Training.

• Responds and assists with patients displaying aggressive behavior.

• Respond to all internal codes emergency codes.

Other job duties:

• May serve as the Lead Officer in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.

• May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee Excellence

• Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved

• Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes.

• Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality

All In

• Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency

• Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome

Action Oriented

• Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands

• Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

• Category II: Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

Protected Health Information Access Level

• Level II - Limited Access Incumbents in this job may only access general information that is appropriately provided to the general public: (patient name, room location, general condition)

Working Environment

• This job operates in a hospital or office environment.

Physical Requirements

• Light Work: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.

Travel Requirements