SSO II - Carroll Hospital

LifeBridge Health; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Job summary

LifeBridge Health in Westminster, MD is seeking a responsible Lead Security Officer to support safety and security programs across hospital facilities.

Under limited supervision, you will patrol on foot and by vehicle, enforce parking regulations, assist with combative situations, and coordinate on Fireworks Detail. Weekend/holiday lead duties may apply.

Candidates should have 2–4 years in security or EMS, CPR certification, and High School Diploma; IAHSS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years minimum in law enforcement, corrections, security, or EMS, or 1 year as an IAHSS Basic officer.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to recognize and abate fire, safety, and security discrepancies.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the hospital's safety and security programs.
• Oversee enforcement of parking regulations on hospital grounds and at other Carroll Hospital Center facilities.
• Perform foot patrol of interior and exterior hospital facilities and motorized patrol of hospital campus.
• Provide escorts and vehicle assistance.
• Lead Security Officer on weekends and holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

CPR - AHA Healthcare Provider

IAHSS Basic certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, assists in the implementation of the hospital's safety and security programs. Maintains the safety and/or security of hospital associates, visitors, patients, buildings, grounds and equipment. Oversees the enforcement of parking regulations on hospital grounds and at other Carroll Hospital Center facilities. Provides assistance in handling combative and/or unruly patients or visitors. Must be able to intervene with physically aggressive individuals, with a focus on use of the least restrictive measures and the use of force only when absolutely necessary. Performs shift duties as circumstances, situations, scheduling and staffing levels require. Performs foot patrol of both interior and exterior of hospital facilities. Provides motorized patrol of hospital campus. Provides escorts and vehicle assistance. Required to perform security duties during Fireworks Detail on Independence Day (July 4) or appropriate fireworks rain date, in addition to other special details. Able to perform as a Lead Security Officer on weekends and holidays. Takes into consideration age‑related factors for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations when communicating with patients, families and visitors and when implementing emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Preferred: High School Diploma; must possess the knowledge, skill, physical ability and mental capacity to recognize and abate fire, safety and security discrepancies that are normally required through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2‑4 years minimum of three years of law enforcement, corrections, security, or EMS experience, or one year of experience as an IAHSS certified officer (Basic level). Required.
• CPR – AHA Healthcare Provider.
• IAHSS Basic certification preferred.

Specific Requirements

Must respond to incidents of an emergent nature requiring a timely response (e.g., unruly patient/visitor/staff). Interpersonal skills, both written and oral, are necessary to effectively interact with patients, visitors and staff. Fleet safety requirement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on the job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.