Public Safety Captain

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Job Details

Requisition # : 657848

Location : Suburban Hospital,

Bethesda,

MD 20814

Category : Manager / Supervisor

Schedule : Day Shift

Employment Type : Full Time

Looking for the next step up in your career? We offer an amazing benefits package including full medical, dental, and vision plans, you start with 17 paid days off and 7 paid holidays for a total of 24 paid days off per year!! Tuition reimbursement of up to 10k and many, many more great benefits. Please feel free to review all of our options at https : / / jhh.mybenefitsjhhs.com

Summary :

The Public Safety Captain will serve as a senior-level manager in the security department, responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of security operations to ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and assets within the facility. This role includes managing security personnel, coordinating emergency response, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing strategies to maintain a secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The Captain acts as a key leader in promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and preparedness.

Duties of a Captain :

• Supervise and manage public safety staff, including scheduling, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to security staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Foster a team-oriented environment that promotes collaboration and high morale.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures tailored to the healthcare setting.
• Oversee daily security operations, including patrols, access control, and incident response.
• Ensure the security of all entrances, exits, and critical areas within the facility.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency response drills, including fire, natural disaster, and active shooter scenarios.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency preparedness plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for emergency incidents and coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Implement measures to mitigate identified risks and ensure a safe environment.
• Investigate security breaches and incidents, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and security regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations affecting healthcare security.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections and audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs for security staff on topics such as emergency response, de-escalation techniques, weapons detection, and customer service.
• Provide safety training for healthcare staff, including active shooter response and general security awareness.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of security systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems.
• Recommend and implement technology upgrades to enhance security operations.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in security management are a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in security management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Previous senior level supervisory experience is required.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training :

• Valid driver's license with no more than 5 current points, and the ability to obtain and maintain any required endorsements or certifications.
• Successful completion of post-hire entry training course, included but not limited to : CPR, Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and de-escalation. Must maintain certification requirements.
• Effective 1 / 1 / 2025 : Possession of Maryland Security Guard license or must file for license within the first 2 weeks of employment. Must obtain Security Guard license within first 90 days of employment.
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Supervisor Level Certification required.
• Possession of relevant certifications, licenses, or credentials in security, emergency management, or healthcare security, as required by state regulations or facility policies.

Shift : Full-Time

Day Shift

On Call Required

Exempt

Salary Range : Minimum 35.54 / hour - Maximum 62.18 / hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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