Security Officer, Day Shift, Security Services
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Security Officer who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Security Officer you will ensure a safe environment for our patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers, and ensure quality outcomes for the security department by communicating effectively with security, staff and the public. Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting
- Must possess a US Driver’s License
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Must be able to respond to physically demanding emergency calls
Nice To Haves
- Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe environment for our patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers
- Ensure quality outcomes for security department by communicating effectively with security, staff and the public
- Conduct foot patrols of the facility and parking areas.
- Conduct vehicular patrols of the parking areas and off site locations
- Assist with restraining violent patients
- Use time and resources in a financially responsible manner
- Foster group cohesiveness within the security department
- Portrays a positive image of the organization.
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
