SECURITY OFFICER

SECURITY OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Job Summary :

Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, hospital personnel, visitors and property from careless, negligent or malicious acts, safety hazards, and fire.

Education :

Position requires a high school diploma or GED.

Registration / Certification / Licensure :

Unexpired, unsuspended driver’s license if incumbent will be required to drive as part of their routine job duties.

Experience :

Position requires 0-6 months related experience.

Other Requirements :

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and / or any other department requirements.

Currently has a Maryland State Security Guard Card Certification or MUST successfully complete 12 hours of Initial Security Guard Training, given at CalvertHealth, required by the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background check by the Maryland State Police.

Complete and maintain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

Satisfactory completion of the “Safe Patient Handling” course provided by CHS within 3 months employment.

Satisfactory completion of CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification within 3 months of employment.

IAHSS Basic Security Officer Certification course within 3 months of employment.

FEMA IS-100 and FEMA-200 completed within 6 months of employment.

Complete department orientation within 3 months of employment.

Handcuffing Certification within 3 months of employment.

Demonstrate ability to effectively respond to emergencies via successful completion of mandatory bi-annual physical fitness tests (PFT)

• . Failure to pass the PFT will result in a probationary period followed by termination for failing to meet the position's requirements.
• Pertains to all officers hired after March 2014 and those officers hired before March 2014 who participate in the CHS Security Department Career Ladder.
• PFT consists of a combination of the following maneuvers : 10 phase Physical Fitness Test requiring running, lifting, 30 push-ups and 30 sit-ups.

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