Security Officer, Rotating

Overview

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Job Description — Rotating, PART TIME

Protects persons and property at Shore Regional Health locations; patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and other events from affecting operations or individuals.

• Patrols buildings and grounds of Shore Regional Health properties and off-site locations to prevent fires, theft, and vandalism; inspects doors, windows, and locks to determine level of security.
• Operates security vehicles as necessary during the performance of job duties.
• Remain in radio contact at all times; acknowledge radio transmissions and utilize professional communication verbiage.
• Ensure only authorized personnel access Shore Regional Health properties and facilities.
• Ensure facility doors are locked and unlocked in compliance with established procedures.
• Utilize Word, Outlook, and other computer-based systems necessary for completing job expectations.
• Maintain current information in lost and found logs; notify individuals when lost items are located.
• Serve as a member of the Fire Control Team; respond to Code Red alerts and Shore Regional Health announced codes as appropriate.
• Investigate reported incidents of unusual circumstances; write incident reports and document investigatory steps and results.
• Respond to calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative individuals.
• Conduct Security Officer intake responsibilities for Emergency Petition and other patients identified as being at risk for self-harm or harm to others, including stand-by and/or 1:1 observation during exigent circumstances.
• Conduct Security Officer intake responsibilities for patients admitted to Shore Behavioral Health.
• Inspect outgoing parcels to prevent theft of hospital property.
• Store patient valuables in a secure location with appropriate documentation.
• Report fire and safety hazards, unusual occurrences, and accidents observed on patrols and inspections.
• Keep fire lanes, hydrants and ambulance entrances free of vehicle blockage.
• Issue warnings for parking violations and report employee violations to the Security Captain.
• Escort visitors, patients, and employees to and from parking areas.
• Assist staff and visitors with lock-out or vehicle maintenance issues.
• Inspect firefighting equipment, radios, and other security equipment; report malfunctions.
• Maintain logs of activities during the tour of duty.
• Direct patients, visitors, and other members of the public as necessary when entering and leaving the facility premises.
• Activate helipad operations upon notification of inbound medevac; escort flight crew to and from the patient location and provide non-medical assistance as necessary to support the medevac crew.
• Maintain Morgue Log and transport deceased individuals to the hospital morgue.
• Strive to achieve excellence of service in all facets of Security Department operations.
• Maintain honest behavior in all matters and comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, Joint Commission, and other healthcare oversight requirements.
• Maintain the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information; use and disclose only information necessary to perform the job.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and proper cash handling ability.
• Current CPR certification (must obtain within six months of hire).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the  UMMS Benefits Guide