SECURITY OFFICER

Elkton, Maryland, ChristianaCare, Union Hospital is seeking a Security Officer who performs a variety of security and safety related functions while involved in the safeguarding of employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property. Essential Job Responsibilities – Responsible for providing a safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors. – Protects buildings, assets and premises. – Patients and visitors will be of primary concern to the Security Officer. – Assist clinical staff with lifting patients when needed. – Must be able to work well under pressure during emergency situation. – Must possess outstanding service excellence skills. – Must be able to intervene with physically aggressive individuals. – Produce all hospital staff identification and establish access level. – Identifies and investigates unusual or suspicious activity.

– Conduct investigations for Risk Management. – Provide security and safety to behavioral health staff and patients. – Coordinates after hour visitor procedures. – Demonstrate competency in roles and responsibilities while responding to all emergency codes. – Coordinate mortuary issues with local funeral homes and law enforcement. – Coordinate with Child Protection on family domestic issues in the maternal infant center and pediatrics. Requirements Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licenses / Certifications: American Heart Association BLS and De-Escalation certification required within 90 days of employment. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. Experience: Two years’ experience in security, military service, police, public safety or an equivalent amount of education may be substituted.

Hospital experience is preferred.

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