PRN Officer Armed

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Ensures a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Patrols hospital property, responds to calls for assistance, and reports on conditions, objects, or persons that may impact the security and/or safety of patients, associates, physicians, visitors, or vendors, and responds according to established policies, procedures, and regulations. Officers are essential associates in a 24/7 environment and may be required to be flexible with scheduling and work “off‑shifts.”

• 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.
• Immediately responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.
• Conducts designated security patrols throughout the facility as directed, and may be required to patrol the hospital campus/grounds via security motor vehicle or bicycle.
• Prepares and submits reports and logs of all incidents, investigations, and activities. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Proficient in and utilizes non‑violent crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to ensure staff, patients, visitors, and all others remain safe, calm, and respected while on‑site.
• Provides assistance for way‑finding, parking, deliveries, and other requested information for the hospital and Med Star affiliates.
• Responds to security and medical code calls, investigates incidents and accidents, gathers information and evidence, notifies appropriate authorities or superiors, and calls for back‑up assistance as necessary.
• Testifies at legal proceedings, hearings, and trials.
• Works cross‑functionally to ensure safe and secure environments.
• Conducts foot security patrols of hospital buildings and grounds as required. Observes and monitors conditions, objects, or persons that might require police action. Controls access to and inspects packages of those leaving buildings. Reports all safety, security, and law violations.
• Collects and secures patient valuables and lost‑and‑found articles.
• Monitors camera surveillance system, access control, and intrusion detection system as directed.
• Responds to circumstances where the exercise of law enforcement authority may be required.
• Interacts with visitors and maintains designated security posts throughout the facility as directed.
• Ensures quality outcomes for the security department by communicating with security staff and the public.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi‑disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• May be exposed to assaults and/or hazards from internal/external disasters.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Higher level of education is preferred and may be considered in lieu of prior experience.

• 1–2 years of progressively more responsible job‑related experience required.
• In lieu of the related experience, an internal candidate with one year of MWCH tenure may be considered.

• Special Police Officer – DC – SPO within 90 days required.
• Qualification at the firearms range with department‑issued weapon within 90 days required.
• DL – Valid State Driver's License in good standing required.

USD $23.65 – $42.03 /Hr.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Other;
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care