Security Officer Nights; shifts

Experience

Security, corrections, law enforcement, military or fire/EMS department experience is preferred

• Must be willing and able to work unscheduled hours based on the needs of the department
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Must be able to read, understand, implement and execute GBMC Security strategies as depicted in the GBMC Security policies, procedures, practices
• Must be able to complete and understand security training program requirements upon new hire onboarding and maintain throughout employment
• Must be able to successfully utilize electronic dispatch system to generate calls for service and complete reports
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations
• Proficient in and utilizes nonviolent crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to ensure staff, patients, visitors and all others remain safe, calm and respected while onsite.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard
• Neat and professional appearance
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to understand verbal and written direction, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, which includes stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to effectively deal with patients, visitors and staff
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)
• Immediately responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers
• Ability to operate a variety of machines and equipment including automobiles, office equipment, radio, telephone, visitor management system, access control system, and CCTV
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

• Current State Driver's License which must be maintained throughout employment.
• Successful completion of post‑hire training course including CPR/RQI, Stop the Bleed and de‑escalation within two weeks of employment. Must maintain RQI throughout employment.
• Possession of Maryland Security Guard license or must file for license within first 2 weeks of employment. Must obtain Security Guard license within first 90 days of employment.
• EMTALA training is required and must be successfully completed within the new hire probationary period prior to the employee working independently
• GBMC Workplace Violence Prevention Training is required and must be completed within the new hire period, prior to the employee working independently

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of upper body extremities to perform tasks which require reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co‑workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

• Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather conditions on a regular basis, with intermittent exposure to unpleasant conditions such as noise, heat, dust, and disease
• At any given time, all on‑duty personnel may be required to assist with violent disruptive crisis patients

• Current State Driver's License which must be maintained throughout employment
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