Public Safety Special Police Officer I

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Duties of Safety and Security Officer:

The Safety and Security Officer- Weapons Detection Systems is stationed at Sibley Memorial Hospital entrances with the weapons detection system.

• Partners with the Guest Services team to enhance security and to create a patient and family-centered culture 
• Responsible for day-to-day operations at our entrances by maintaining a safe environment and utilizing the weapons detection systems
• Provides superior customer service and is trained in de-escalation techniques and conflict management
• work closely with internal security patrols of JHMI buildings to protect against illegal activities, theft, fire, hazardous conditions, infringements, etc. when/where necessary
• Ensures no one enters the hospital with any weapons or other unpermitted objects that would potentially cause a safety issue within our hospital

Requirements of Security Specialist:

• Possession of DC Security Officer License or must file for license within the first 2 weeks of employment. The successful candidate must obtain Officers license within the first 45 days of employment.
• Candidate must be 21 years of age or older in order to apply and test for the Security Police Officer License.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain and maintain any required endorsements or certifications.
• Candidates must have no more than 5 points on their MVR.
• Candidates must also have no more than 8 points from driving-related infractions, violations, convictions or no more than 15 or more points resulting from any type of non-valid license status (expired, suspended, etc.) on their Samba risk assessment.
• Please note: both checks are completed separately and not meeting either requirement will result in disqualification from the pre-boarding process, regardless of the result.  SambaSafety is a third-party system that evaluates overall driving risk based on license status, violations, and driving history. In addition,  employees in positions requiring driving privileges are subject to ongoing monitoring through the SambaSafety continuous driver record monitoring program . This ensures compliance with institutional and safety standards throughout employment.
• Successful completion of post-hire entry training course, included but not limited to: CPR, Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and de-escalation. Must maintain certification requirements.
• Certification in healthcare security (e.g., Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA), Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO)) or other relevant security certifications is highly desirable.
• Minimum of one year of security experience is highly preferred.
• Successful completion of basic security officer training and customer service training within the first 90 days of hire
• Previous hospital security experience a plus
• May have to work other shifts as necessary. 30-day notice prior to any shift change.

Shift:

Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Day Shift

Weekend work required

Non-Exempt

We have a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401K.  For additional information please go to:  

Salary Range: Minimum $18.85/hour - Maximum $28.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.