Armed Security Officer - PRN - Shift Varies - Doctors Comm Med Ctr

Position Objective:
Under the guidance of the Director of Safety and Security, the Armed Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of hospital patients, visitors, and staff. Additionally, they safeguard hospital buildings, assets, and premises.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintain a presence in the assigned area during assigned shifts to provide law enforcement presence and quick access to law enforcement.
2. Perform duties under the general supervision of the security department leadership.
3. Contribute to achieving established department goals and objectives. Adhere to department policies, procedures, and quality standards, and comply with governmental and accreditation regulations, including adherence to hospital use of force and escalation protocols.
4. Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards. Patrol the hospital property to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
5. Sound an alarm or report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations. Interact with fire and law enforcement officials regarding breaches occurring on the property. Make an arrest when necessary.
6. Monitor visitors' conduct on hospital premises; confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed. Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
7. Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel and visitors. Escort visitors and personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
8. Participate in investigations.
9. Prepare incident reports and follow up as needed to bring the incident to closure.
10. Assist hospital security staff in controlling parking and traffic flow; enforce parking regulations at the Emergency Room entrance.
11. Maintain department records, reports, and files as required.

Education/Experience/Certification Requirements:

• Required: Holds position as a duly certified and operational Police Officer within Maryland.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Physical Demands – Heavy

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.