Public Safety Sergeant

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Position Summary: The Sergeant is responsible to ensure the safety and security of Suburban Hospital staff, patients and visitors through adherence to department policies, procedures and directories, effectively executing duties and responsibilities, maintaining and utilizing successful interpersonal and customer service skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Previous hospital security experience of 2 years required.
Valid driver's license with no more than 5 current points, and the ability to obtain and maintain any required endorsements or certifications.
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.
Effective 1/1/2025: Possession of Maryland Security Guard license or must file for license within the first 2 weeks of employment. Must obtain Security Guard license within first 90 days of employment.
Strong interpersonal, customer service/public relations skills.
Ability to report to work on time using reliable transportation.
Good communication abilities required to include (verbal and written command of English)
Able to make decisions, work independently and as a team player.
Possesses good driving background and employment history records.
Ability to assimilate, apply and learn new functions, skills, policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain critical thinking skills.
Ability to deal with crisis situations and to initiate interactive skills and restraint techniques.
Ability to identify, recognize and respond to potential violence in the workplace issues.
Ability to become CPR and Basic First Aid certified

Nice To Haves

Certification in healthcare security (e.g., Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA), Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO)) or other relevant security certifications is highly desirable.
May have to work other shifts as necessary.
30-day notice prior to any shift change.