Special Police Officer; Part time

Overview

Special Police Officers (SPOs) provide protective services for patients, families, staff, and property of Children s National Health System (CNHS). As directed, CNHS SPOs respond to emergency situations while enforcing hospital policies in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia. Department personnel must maintain a tactful and courteous demeanor in the exercise of duties. They will perform access control using state-of-the-art technology to ensure safety, conduct campus security patrols to proactively identify risks, and frequently work with medical professionals in advancement of patient safety.

• Perform productive security patrols of the hospital, garage and perimeter; recognize conditions which threaten security or safety and take immediate action to mitigate; submit work orders to correct safety/security violations discovered during patrols.
• Immediately notify supervisors of security/safety-related problems or issues.
• Take proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances and other criminal incidents.
• Check that visitors and staff wear proper identification badges/passes; ensure proper visitor identification and address issues of non-compliance; adhere to departmental and hospital policies for visitor management.
• Adhere to post orders for all fixed and patrol positions.
• Ensure timely and appropriate response for emergency situations and follow applicable policies, procedures and directives specific to the emergency.
• Ability to effectively de-escalate disruptive behavior and remain in control of emotions.
• Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance; validate information needed for decision making; resolve uncertainties carefully.
• Promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers; pay attention to important details and practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance.

• Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
• Commitment to diversity and recognize the value of cultural and ethnic differences.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity; maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; be receptive to others  ideas and opinions.

• Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change; identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.

• Use resources efficiently; search for less costly ways of doing things.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years work experience as a Special Police Officer (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Valid US Driver s license required.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to climb stairs in response to emergency situations.
Must be able to wear department-issued body armor.
Must be able to work outdoors if necessary.
Ability to handle volatile situations under stressful conditions.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of the criminal code in Washington, DC.
Experience working as an emergency responder (law enforcement, fire/rescue, military).
Knowledge of HIPAA rules and restrictions

Required Licenses and Certifications
Special Police Officer commission from the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department;
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)

Primary Location:
District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations: THEARC 1801 Mississippi Avenue SE Washington 20020

Job:
Facilities / Security

Organization:
Operations

Position Status: R (Regular) - PT - Part-Time

Shift: Night

Work Schedule:

Full-Time Salary Range: 37232 - 62046.4

Children s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:
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Please note that it is the policy of Children s National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children s National and its…